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Hello birders,

Larimer County
Gary Lefko found a Common Loon at North Poudre
Reservoir #4 this morning.

Gunnison County
Steve McConnell found Brown capped & Gray crowned Rosy
Finches at the Evelyn Lane feeders north of Gunnison.

Directions:
From Highway 50 and Main Street in Gunnison,
Drive North on Main Street (Hwy 135).
Reach Evelyn Lane is a little over 7.0 miles.
(If you reach Almont, you drove too far).

To search for Rosy Finches, check feeders along Evelyn
Lane.
(Also called Forest Road 860).
DeLorme 58:C3

Good birdin'

Gary Z
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I have 6 Mountain Chickadee's that have been eating at my feeders this
week, along with White, and Red Breasted Nuthatch's. I have been
watching birds now for about 12 years and have never seen the
Chickadee's. Pretty exciting for me out here on the plains.

Debi

8am

Common Loon - 1 (North Poudre Reservoir #4==>2nd lake due south of
Poudre Reservoir #3)

Poudre Reservoir #3
    Canada Goose
    Gadwall
    American Wigeon
    Mallard
    Northern Shoveler
    Green-winged Teal
    Redhead
    Ring-necked Duck
    Bufflehead
    Common Merganser
    Ruddy Duck
    Pied-billed Grebe
    Horned Grebe
    Eared Grebe
    Western Grebe
    Double-crested Cormorant
    Great Blue Heron
    American Kestrel
    American Coot
    Killdeer
    Lesser Yellowlegs
    Franklin's Gull
    Ring-billed Gull
    California Gull
    Rock Pigeon
    Eurasian Collared-Dove
    Northern Flicker
    Black-billed  Magpie
    American Crow
    Horned Lark
    American Robin
    European Starling
    White-crowned Sparrow
    Red-winged Blackbird
    Western Meadowlark
    House Finch
    American Goldfinch
    House Sparrow

Thanks
Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO
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FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Jefferson & Douglas Counties
Yesterday, Jim Bottoms relocated a DUSKY GROUSE at Mt Falcon Park.  The 
grouse was below the hill east of the old castle.  On 10/14, Joey Kellner 
relocated a SABINES GULL at Chatfield State Park.  On 10/11, Merlynn Brown 
found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s View Trail and 100 yards 
from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at Reynolds Park.  Gary 
Weston trying to determine a �last date� for WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS found 
one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag pole at the top of Genesee Mt. 
Park

Adams County
Yesterday, Norm Erthal reported 2 WHITE THROATED SPARROWS at Barr Lake State 
Park.  Sparrows were along the canal near the banding station.  On 10/15, 
Ted Floyd relocated SABINES GULLS (Sanders (adults) & Stevens (adults & 
juv), 10/13) at Barr Lake State Park.  On 10/14, Bill Cryder relocated a 
COMMON LOON (Stevens, 10/13).  On 10/13, Sanders also saw a LESSER BLACK 
BACKED GULL.  On 10/13, Stevens relocated a WHITE THROATED SPARROW (Stevens, 
9/29) at the northwest corner of Lake Ladora at Rocky Mountain Arsenal.

Boulder County
On 10/17, Bill Kaempfer relocated SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) and found a 
RED NECKED PHALAROPE at Boulder Reservoir.  Ted Floyd reported a SWAMP 
SPARROW at Sombrero Marsh in Boulder.  On 10/14, Larson reported several 
GREAT EGRET at nearby Six-mile Reservoir.

El Paso County
On 10/17, John Drummond reported from Big Johnson Reservoir: SABINES GULL, 
AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, and 4 RED NECKED PHALAROPES.  
On 10/13, Bulow reported a SWAMP SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park.

Arapahoe County
On 10/16, Stevens relocated a SWAMP SPARROW (Cryder, 10/14) in the cattails 
east of the bird platform at Cherry Creek State Park.  On 10/14, Randy Cross 
found a RED NECKED GREBE.  Jerry Petrosky relocated the 4th cycle LESSER 
BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 9/30).

Weld County
On 10/14, Gary Lefko found a SURF SCOTER at the 35th Avenue Gravel Ponds in 
Greeley.  Steve Larson reported a SABINES GULL at Union Reservoir.

Pueblo County
On 10/13, Brandon Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: SABINES GULL, 2 
BLACK PHOEBE, 2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and found a SWAMP SPARROW.

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent County
On 10/16, Gary Weston reported a WHITE THROATED SPARROW at the west end of 
John Martin Reservoir (south/CR 16 & HH).  On 10/15, Christian Nunes 
relocated a SABINES GULL (Percival, 10/14) at John Martin Reservoir and 
reported 1 PIPING PLOVER and 1 BLACK BELLIED PLOVER.  On 10/14, Percival 
reported from John Martin Reservoir: PACIFIC LOON, and RED BELLIED 
WOODPECKER (Hasty campgrounds).

Las Animas County
On 10/15, Gifford reported a HARRIS�S HAWK (origin unknown, possible 
escapee?) just north of Aguilar.

Prowers County
On 10/15, Weston found a RED BELLIED WOODPECKER at Lamar Community College.  
On 10/14, Percival reported a 1st fall PINE WARBLER at Fairmount Cemetery in 
Lamar (not found 10/15).

NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Lincoln County
On 10/16, Weston reported GREAT TAILED GRACKLES at the south end of Limon.

Kit Carson County
On 10/16, Weston reported Eurasian Collared-Doves in Flagler.

Yuma County
On 10/14, Weston reported from Bonny Reservoir area: SABINES GULL (Peterson, 
10/7), BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Peterson, 10/7), WHITE THROATED SPARROW 
(Stevens, 10/12 along CR 2 near entrance), RED BELLIED WOODPECKER, EASTERN 
BLUEBIRDS, EASTERN SCREECH OWL (Stevens, 8/23 at Hale Ponds).  On 10/13, 
Norm Erthal reported 3 SPRAGUES PIPITS on the hill west of LL.5 Road.  
Erthal also reported from Bonny Reservoir below the dam: EASTERN TOWHEE.

Sedgwick County
On 10/14, Semo reported from northeastern Colorado:  Jumbo Reservoir: 
SABINES GULL (Marion, 10/7) and BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 9/14).  At 
Sedgwick County Roads 6 & 51: HARRIS�S SPARROW and WHITE THROATED SPARROW.  
On 10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS along CR 20, 
just east of CR 61.  On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka reported a SPRAGUES 
PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 30.

Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/14, Semo reported AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Kellner, 9/28) and BLACK 
BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 10/4) at Prewitt Reservoir.

MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Ouray County
Yesterday, Coen Dexter reported a COMMON LOON at Ridgway State Park.  On 
10/14, Hirshman relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Dexter, 
10/2).

Gunnison County
On 10/17, Robert Lockett found a CHESTNUT SIDED WARBLER along CR 38 (where 
it first turns from paved to gravel several miles south of the airport).

Clear Creek County
On 10/17, Bottoms relocated two WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN (Stevens, 10/15) on 
Loveland Pass.  The birds were 3/4 miles up the Sniktau trail (east side of 
Hwy 6).  Steve McConnell found 4 WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN (Stevens, 9/22) at 
Guanella Pass (about 300 yards south of the Rosalie & 603 trails).

Chaffee County
On 10/16, Robert Lockett found an EASTERN PHOEBE at the Mountain Spirit 
Winery west of Salida.

Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's 
Reservoir (see directions on CoBus website).

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at 
the Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez).

Good Birding!

Directions to birding spots on CoBus website:
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Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society
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Hello all,
I am new to the group because I have been away at school and working in 
Nebraska. I'm writing a paper about the recent Royal Tern sighting in 
Nebraska and looking for other inland records. I am aware of at least 2 
Colorado sightings. If anyone has information about these sightings (or 
other inland sightings), please contact me off-list.
Thanks,
Sarah Rehme
Longmont

Hello cobirders;

Jefferson County
Several birders asked about Dusky Grouse locations, so Jim Bottoms and I went 
to Mt Falcon Park this morning. One of those lucky days, we only had to search 
about 30 minutes before finding one. The Grouse was on the hill below and east 
of the old castle. It could be observed from the main trail going east from the 
castle. 40 yards east of the castle and 20 feet north of the trail. Found all 
three nuthatches and 4 Red Crossbills. 


The hill below and west of the old castle has also been good for them this 
year. If missed at either locations I usually walk east along the main trail 
and look below the first bench encountered (about 400 yards or so east). 


A quick stop at Genesee Mountain Park and we missed Williamsons Sapsuckers 
again. No time for much else. 


El Paso County
In other birding news, John Drummond reported yesterday from Big Johnson 
Reservoir: Sabines Gull, American Golden Plover, Black bellied Plover, and 4 
Red necked Phalaropes. 


Continued Good Birding!

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Hello birders,

FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Boulder County
Yesterday, Bill Kaempfer relocated SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) and found 
a RED NECKED PHALAROPE at Boulder Reservoir.  Ted Floyd reported a SWAMP 
SPARROW at Sombrero Marsh in Boulder.  On 10/14, Larson reported several 
GREAT EGRET at nearby Six-mile Reservoir.

Arapahoe County
On 10/16, Stevens relocated a SWAMP SPARROW (Cryder, 10/14) in the cattails 
east of the bird platform at Cherry Creek State Park.  On 10/14, Randy Cross 
found a RED NECKED GREBE.  Jerry Petrosky relocated the 4th cycle LESSER 
BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 9/30).

Adams County
On 10/15, Ted Floyd relocated SABINES GULLS (Sanders (adults) & Stevens 
(adults & juv), 10/13) at Barr Lake State Park.  On 10/14, Bill Cryder 
relocated a COMMON LOON (Stevens, 10/13).  On 10/13, Sanders also saw a 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL.  On 10/13, Stevens relocated a WHITE THROATED 
SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) at the northwest corner of Lake Ladora at Rocky 
Mountain Arsenal.

Weld County
On 10/14, Gary Lefko found a SURF SCOTER at the 35th Avenue Gravel Ponds in 
Greeley.  Steve Larson reported a SABINES GULL at Union Reservoir.

Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/14, Joey Kellner relocated a SABINES GULL at Chatfield State Park.  On 
10/11, Merlynn Brown found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s View 
Trail and 100 yards from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at 
Reynolds Park.  Gary Weston trying to determine a �last date� for 
WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS found one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag 
pole at the top of Genesee Mt. Park

El Paso County
On 10/13, Bulow reported a SWAMP SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park.

Pueblo County
On 10/13, Brandon Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: SABINES GULL, 2 
BLACK PHOEBE, 2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and found a SWAMP SPARROW.

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent County
On 10/16, Gary Weston reported a WHITE THROATED SPARROW at the west end of 
John Martin Reservoir (south/CR 16 & HH).  On 10/15, Christian Nunes 
relocated a SABINES GULL (Percival, 10/14) at John Martin Reservoir and 
reported 1 PIPING PLOVER and 1 BLACK BELLIED PLOVER.  On 10/14, Percival 
reported a possible ROSS�S GULL at John Martin Reservoir (not reported 
10/15).  Percival also reported: PACIFIC LOON, and RED BELLIED WOODPECKER 
(Hasty campgrounds).

Las Animas County
On 10/15, Gifford reported a HARRIS�S HAWK (origin unknown, possible 
escapee?) just north of Aguilar.

Prowers County
On 10/15, Weston found a RED BELLIED WOODPECKER at Lamar Community College.  
On 10/14, Percival reported a 1st fall PINE WARBLER at Fairmount Cemetery in 
Lamar (not found 10/15).

NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Lincoln County
On 10/16, Weston reported GREAT TAILED GRACKLES at the south end of Limon.

Kit Carson County
On 10/16, Weston reported Eurasian Collared-Doves in Flagler.

Yuma County
On 10/14, Weston reported from Bonny Reservoir area: SABINES GULL (Peterson, 
10/7), BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Peterson, 10/7), WHITE THROATED SPARROW 
(Stevens, 10/12 along CR 2 near entrance), RED BELLIED WOODPECKER, EASTERN 
BLUEBIRDS, EASTERN SCREECH OWL (Stevens, 8/23 at Hale Ponds).  On 10/13, 
Norm Erthal reported 3 SPRAGUES PIPITS on the hill west of LL.5 Road.  
Erthal also reported from Bonny Reservoir below the dam: EASTERN TOWHEE. On 
10/12, Stevens reported from Bonny Reservoir:  SUMMER TANAGER, east/wagon 
wheel parking lot; HARRIS�S SPARROW, CR 4/Hale Ponds; On 10/7, Peterson also 
reported an INCA DOVE in Idalia.

Sedgwick County
On 10/14, Semo reported from northeastern Colorado:  Jumbo Reservoir: 
SABINES GULL (Marion, 10/7) and BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 9/14).  At 
Sedgwick County Roads 6 & 51: HARRIS�S SPARROW and WHITE THROATED SPARROW.  
On 10/11, Stevens found 2 FIELD SPARROWS at Sand Draw Wildlife Area.  On 
10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS along CR 20, 
just east of CR 61.  On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka reported a SPRAGUES 
PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 30.

Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/14, Semo reported AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Kellner, 9/28) and BLACK 
BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 10/4) at Prewitt Reservoir.  On 10/13, Joe Roller 
and all reported a male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER one block north of the gas 
station in Cope (not found on 10/14).

MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Gunnison County
Yesterday, Robert Lockett found a CHESTNUT SIDED WARBLER along CR 38 (where 
it first turns from paved to gravel several miles south of the airport).

Clear Creek County
Yesterday, Bottoms relocated two WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN (Stevens, 10/15) on 
Loveland Pass.  The birds were 3/4 miles up the Sniktau trail (east side of 
Hwy 6).  Steve McConnell found 4 WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN (Stevens, 9/22) at 
Guanella Pass (about 300 yards south of the Rosalie & 603 trails).

Chaffee County
On 10/16, Robert Lockett found an EASTERN PHOEBE at the Mountain Spirit 
Winery west of Salida.

Ouray County
On 10/14, Hirshman relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Dexter, 
10/2) at Ridgway State Park.

Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's 
Reservoir (see directions on CoBus website).

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at 
the Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez).

Good Birding!

Directions to birding spots on CoBus website:
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Rebecca Kosten, Colorado Birding Society
Denver, Colorado
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Had a Northern Pygmy Owl show up today and hang around our cluster of
houses.


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LaPlata County
Heartwood Ranch.

Dave Austin
Bayfield.

Hello cobirders,

Oregon birders Robert Lockett and Adrienne Wolf-Lockett searched 
unsuccessfully for Gunnison Sage Grouse this morning along Gunnison County 
Road 38.  A consolation prize was a Chestnut sided Warbler.  The warbler was 
just south of when the road turns from paved to gravel, several miles south 
of the airport.  I put photos of the bird on the CoBus photo library.

Good birding!

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Hello cobirders,

Boulder County
Bill Kaempfer relocated 3 Sabines Gulls and found a Red necked Phalarope at 
Boulder Reservoir.

Clear Creek County
James Bottoms & Richard Stevens relocated 2 White tailed Ptarmigan below the 
Mount Sniktau trail, east side of Loveland Pass.

Good birding!

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Hello cobirders,

Visiting Oregon birders Bob Lockett and Adrienne Wolf-Lockett report:

Yuma County
A Swamp Sparrow at Hale Ponds east of Bonny Reservoir on 10/14.

Chaffee County
An Eastern Phoebe at Mountain Spirit Winery west side of Salida on 10/16.  
As far as I can see, there are no Chaffee County records of Eastern Phoebe.

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Hello birders,

FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Arapahoe County
Yesterday, Stevens relocated a SWAMP SPARROW (Cryder, 10/14) in the cattails 
east of the bird platform at Cherry Creek State Park.  On 10/14, Randy Cross 
found a RED NECKED GREBE.  Jerry Petrosky relocated the 4th cycle LESSER 
BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 9/30).

Boulder County
Yesterday, Walter Szeliga relocated SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at 
Boulder Reservoir.  On 10/14, Larson reported several GREAT EGRET at nearby 
Six-mile Reservoir.

Adams County
On 10/15, Ted Floyd relocated SABINES GULLS (Sanders (adults) & Stevens 
(adults & juv), 10/13) at Barr Lake State Park.  On 10/14, Bill Cryder 
relocated a COMMON LOON (Stevens, 10/13).  On 10/13, Sanders also saw a 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL.  On 10/13, Stevens relocated a WHITE THROATED 
SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) at the northwest corner of Lake Ladora at Rocky 
Mountain Arsenal.  On 10/10, Bryan Ehlmann found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at 
the northeast corner of Lake Ladora.  The arsenal is open to the public 6-6 
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Weld County
On 10/14, Gary Lefko found a SURF SCOTER at the 35th Avenue Gravel Ponds in 
Greeley.  Steve Larson reported a SABINES GULL at Union Reservoir.

El Paso County
On 10/13, Bulow reported a SWAMP SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park.

Pueblo County
On 10/13, Brandon Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: SABINES GULL, 2 
BLACK PHOEBE, 2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and found a SWAMP SPARROW.

Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/11, Merlynn Brown found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s 
View Trail and 100 yards from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at 
Reynolds Park.  Gary Weston trying to determine a �last date� for 
WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS found one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag 
pole at the top of Genesee Mt. Park.

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent County
Yesterday, Gary Weston reported a WHITE THROATED SPARROW at the west end of 
John Martin Reservoir (south/CR 16 & HH).  On 10/15, Christian Nunes 
relocated a SABINES GULL (Percival, 10/14) at John Martin Reservoir and 
reported 1 PIPING PLOVER and 1 BLACK BELLIED PLOVER.  On 10/14, Percival 
reported a possible ROSS�S GULL at John Martin Reservoir (not reported 
10/15).  Percival also reported: PACIFIC LOON, and RED BELLIED WOODPECKER 
(Hasty campgrounds).

Las Animas County
On 10/15, Gifford reported a HARRIS�S HAWK (origin unknown, possible 
escapee?) just north of Aguilar.

Prowers County
On 10/15, Weston found a RED BELLIED WOODPECKER at Lamar Community College.  
On 10/14, Percival reported a 1st fall PINE WARBLER at Fairmount Cemetery in 
Lamar (not found 10/15).

NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Lincoln County
Yesterday, Weston reported GREAT TAILED GRACKLES at the south end of Limon.

Kit Carson County
Yesterday, Weston reported Eurasian Collared-Doves in Flagler.

Yuma County
On 10/14, Weston reported from Bonny Reservoir area: SABINES GULL (Peterson, 
10/7), BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Peterson, 10/7), WHITE THROATED SPARROW 
(Stevens, 10/12 along CR 2 near entrance), RED BELLIED WOODPECKER, EASTERN 
BLUEBIRDS, EASTERN SCREECH OWL (Stevens, 8/23 at Hale Ponds).  On 10/13, 
Norm Erthal reported 3 SPRAGUES PIPITS on the hill west of LL.5 Road.  
Erthal also reported from Bonny Reservoir below the dam: EASTERN TOWHEE. On 
10/12, Stevens reported from Bonny Reservoir:  SUMMER TANAGER, east/wagon 
wheel parking lot; HARRIS�S SPARROW, CR 4/Hale Ponds; On 10/7, Peterson also 
reported an INCA DOVE in Idalia.

Sedgwick County
On 10/14, Semo reported from northeastern Colorado:  Jumbo Reservoir: 
SABINES GULL (Marion, 10/7) and BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 9/14).  At 
Sedgwick County Roads 6 & 51: HARRIS�S SPARROW and WHITE THROATED SPARROW.  
On 10/11, Stevens found 2 FIELD SPARROWS at Sand Draw Wildlife Area.  On 
10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS along CR 20, 
just east of CR 61.  On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka reported a SPRAGUES 
PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 30.

Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/14, Semo reported AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Kellner, 9/28) and BLACK 
BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 10/4) at Prewitt Reservoir.  On 10/13, Joe Roller 
and all reported a male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER one block north of the gas 
station in Cope (not found on 10/14).

MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Clear Creek County
On 10/15, Stevens & Cross found two WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN on Loveland Pass. 
  The birds were 3/4 miles up the Sniktau trail (east side of Hwy 6).

Ouray County
On 10/15, Hirshman relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Dexter, 
10/2) at Ridgway State Park.

Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's 
Reservoir (see directions on CoBus website).

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at 
the Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez).

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While out doing chores I stopped and walked the Cottonwood Creek Loop at Cherry 
Creek Reservoir (Arapahoe County) for the last two hours of daylight. I played 
a Swamp Sparrow recording at several locations and one came out of the 
cattails. It was along the inlet canal at about halfway between the bird 
platform and the wooden bridge east of the parking area. You can recognize the 
area by a small muddy shoreline with a large group of bright green plants 
(cattails?). 


While standing on the old wooden bridge playing a Swamp Sparrow recording, a 
flock of sparrows came by to the east (where the path is paved). The count was 
37 American Robins, 9 White-crowned Sparrows (all juveniles), and 6 Song 
Sparrows. When I continued the walk east to the metal bridge (just below the 
Cottonwood Creek Wetlands Pond) there were 17 White-crowned Sparrows (all 
adults). No additional Swamp Sparrows could be found. Thanks to Bill Cryder who 
first heard a Swamp Sparrow on Sunday! 


No uncommon gulls were found today around the lake. A couple of Herring Gulls, 
dozens of California Gulls, and hundreds of Ring-billed Gulls were it. Two 
American Tree Sparrows were around the restrooms at the campgrounds. A dozen 
Great Blue Herons, no egrets, hundreds of American White Pelicans, and dozens 
of Double-crested Cormorant rounded out the count. Only shorebirds were 
Killdeer. 


One thing that stuck me was the lack of birds especially sparrows. In late 
October last year and previous years, many sparrows would be feeding on the 
thistles and rabbit brush at the Cottonwood Creek and Lake Loops. 


On a traffic note: trying to get to Barr Lake from the airport is next to 
impossible between 3:30pm and 6:00pm. With the new town, Reunion and all the 
cars heading north on Tower Road, forget it. It takes half an hour just to get 
through the traffic light at 88th avenue. The reverse (Barr Lake to Airport) is 
the opposite (impossible) between 5:30am and 7:00am. 


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FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Adams County
Yesterday, Ted Floyd relocated SABINES GULLS (Sanders (adults) & Stevens 
(adults & juv), 10/13) at Barr Lake State Park.  On 10/14, Bill Cryder 
relocated a COMMON LOON (Stevens, 10/13).  On 10/13, Sanders also saw a 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL.  On 10/13, Stevens relocated a WHITE THROATED 
SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) at the northwest corner of Lake Ladora at Rocky 
Mountain Arsenal.  On 10/10, Bryan Ehlmann found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at 
the northeast corner of Lake Ladora.  The arsenal is open to the public 6-6 
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Boulder County
Yesterday, Bill Schmoker relocated SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at Boulder 
Reservoir.  On 10/14, Larson reported several GREAT EGRET at nearby Six-mile 
Reservoir.

Weld County
On 10/14, Gary Lefko found a SURF SCOTER at the 35th Avenue Gravel Ponds in 
Greeley.  Steve Larson reported a SABINES GULL at Union Reservoir.

Arapahoe County
Yesterday, Bill Cryder heard (2nd day in a row) a SWAMP SPARROW in the 
cattails at the bird platform at Cherry Creek State Park.  On 10/14, Randy 
Cross found a RED NECKED GREBE.  Jerry Petrosky relocated the 4th cycle 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 9/30).  On 10/11, Beltz relocated a 
SABINES GULL.  On 10/8, Bill Cryder reported a MEW GULL (Walbek, 10/6) 
(prob. 3rd cycle) off the bird platform, Cottonwood Creek Loop.

El Paso County
On 10/13, Bulow reported a SWAMP SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park.

Pueblo County
On 10/13, Brandon Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: SABINES GULL, 2 
BLACK PHOEBE, 2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and found a SWAMP SPARROW.

Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/11, Merlynn Brown found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s 
View Trail and 100 yards from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at 
Reynolds Park.  Gary Weston trying to determine a �last date� for 
WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS found one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag 
pole at the top of Genesee Mt. Park.

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Las Animas County
Yesterday, Gifford reported a HARRIS�S HAWK (origin unknown, possible 
escapee?) just north of Aguilar.

Bent County
Yesterday, Christian Nunes relocated a SABINES GULL (Percival, 10/14) at 
John Martin Reservoir and reported 1 PIPING PLOVER and 1 BLACK BELLIED 
PLOVER.  On 10/14, Percival reported a possible ROSS�S GULL at John Martin 
Reservoir (not reported 10/15).  Percival also reported: PACIFIC LOON, and 
RED BELLIED WOODPECKER (Hasty campgrounds).

Prowers County
Yesterday, Weston found a RED BELLIED WOODPECKER at Lamar Community College. 
  On 10/14, Percival reported a 1st fall PINE WARBLER at Fairmount Cemetery 
in Lamar (not found 10/15).

NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Yuma County
On 10/14, Weston reported from Bonny Reservoir area: SABINES GULL (Peterson, 
10/7), BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Peterson, 10/7), WHITE THROATED SPARROW 
(Stevens, 10/12 along CR 2 near entrance), RED BELLIED WOODPECKER, EASTERN 
BLUEBIRDS, EASTERN SCREECH OWL (Stevens, 8/23 at Hale Ponds).  On 10/13, 
Norm Erthal reported 3 SPRAGUES PIPITS on the hill west of LL.5 Road.  
Erthal also reported from Bonny Reservoir below the dam: EASTERN TOWHEE. On 
10/12, Stevens reported from Bonny Reservoir:  SUMMER TANAGER, east/wagon 
wheel parking lot; HARRIS�S SPARROW, CR 4/Hale Ponds; On 10/7, Peterson also 
reported an INCA DOVE in Idalia.

Sedgwick County
On 10/14, Semo reported from northeastern Colorado:  Jumbo Reservoir: 
SABINES GULL (Marion, 10/7) and BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 9/14).  At 
Sedgwick County Roads 6 & 51: HARRIS�S SPARROW and WHITE THROATED SPARROW.  
On 10/11, Stevens found 2 FIELD SPARROWS at Sand Draw Wildlife Area.  On 
10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS along CR 20, 
just east of CR 61.  On 10/6, Coen Dexter reported an adult LESSER BLACK 
BACKED GULL at Jumbo Reservoir.  (Reported as first county record, not, as 
there are 3 other county records).  On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka 
reported a SPRAGUES PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 30.

Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/14, Semo reported AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (Kellner, 9/28) and BLACK 
BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 10/4) at Prewitt Reservoir.  On 10/13, Joe Roller 
and all reported a male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER one block north of the gas 
station in Cope (not found on 10/14).

MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Clear Creek County
Yesterday, Stevens & Cross found two WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN on Loveland 
Pass.  The birds were 3/4 miles up the Sniktau trail (east side of Hwy 6).

Ouray County
Yesterday, Hirshman relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Dexter, 
10/2) at Ridgway State Park.

Mesa County
On 10/10, Vic Zerbi relocated a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Lambeth, 10/8) and 2 
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS (Lambeth, 10/8) at Connected Lakes State Park.

Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's 
Reservoir (see directions on CoBus website).

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at 
the Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez).

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Yard 530PM -- three uncommon species for Nunn.

American Crow - 3 (sitting on property fence)
Pine Siskin - 1 (tube feeder)
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored female) - 1 (atop on fence outside 
kitchen window--might be roosting for evening now over in conifers)

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Hello

I also went by Cherry Creek State Park.  I didn't see the Red necked
Grebe but didn't have a scope.  Without one, it is hopeless as most of
the Western Grebes were in the center of the reservoir.  I thought I saw
a Swamp Sparrow again in the cattails by the bird platform.  Only short
glimpses, so I am not saying for sure.  A flock of 14 Sandhill Cranes
flew over about 4:30.

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Rich Stevens and I looked for owls around Montezuma in Summit County this 
morning.? No luck, so we decided to hike at the top of Loveland Pass.? We found 
2 White tailed Ptarmigan about 3/4 mile east of the parking lot.? Saw a flock 
of 7 Mountain Bluebirds, many American Pipits, and a White crowned Sparrow. 




Best of birding!



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Quick trip to Cherry Creek State Park.  no uncommon gulls.  2 mountain
chickadees and red breasted nuthatch at Smoky Hill picnic area.

Terry Michaels
Littleton, CO

Hello cobirders,

Additional bird sightings from Sunday include:

Yuma County
Gary Weston & Zeeto report from Bonny Reservoir: SABINES GULL (Peterson, 
10/7); BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Peterson, 10/7); 2 WHITE THROATED SPARROW 
(Stevens, 10/12 at CR 2 grove at entrance); RED BELLIED WOODPECKER, EASTERN 
BLUEBIRDS, & EASTERN SCREECH OWL (Stevens, 10/12 at Hale Ponds).

No Sprague's Pipits or Eastern Towhee found on 10/14.  No Prothonotary 
Warbler in Idalia on 10/13.

Logan/Sedgwick Counties
Larry Semo reports from northeastern Colorado: Jumbo Reservoir: 2 SABINES 
GULL (Marion, 10/7); 3 BLACK BELLIED PLOVER (Stevens, 9/14).  Sedgwick 
County Roads 6 & 51: HARRIS�S SPARROW & WHITE THROATED SPARROW.

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Hello Dave and all,

I just called down there; no Ross's Gull as of 5 minutes ago (1:00 PM) now.  
There are bunches of birders down there and a few waiting to go down if one 
is found.

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I ran across this on the AZ birds Listserve.  I have no first hand
information on it, but wanted to get it out there to see if anyone in CO
knew about it or was nearby and wanted to go check.

Post was put up around 11:30 last night.

Dave
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>ROSS'S GULL at John Martin Reservoir!!

I just got a call from Brandon Percival and Mark Peterson (there still
driving home).  They had a 15 minute look at an adult basic ROSS'S GULL!!
This would be a second state record for this species.  I believe the first
state record was a bird found at Jumbo Reservoir back in April of 1980 (I
think).

Brandon said that he'd post details late tonight.

Chasers, get ready, get set...



Joey Kellner
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Hello cobirders;

I updated CoBus photo library with photos of Hermit Thrush and Rock Wren, Rocky 
Mountain Arsenal. Red necked Grebe Sunday at Cherry Creek was in group of 
Western Grebes that swam close to Cottonwood Creek Loop. Have not had time to 
look at photos yet, at least a witness shot, it was raining pretty hard. 


Later.......out the door owling!

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Hello cobirders;

Late Swainsons Hawk sightings:

Number	Last Date	Location	County	Observers
1	10/1/2004	nunn yard	Larimer	gle, m.ob.
1	10/4/1997	Bonny Reservoir	Yuma	tle
1	10/8/2005	dia owl loop	Adams	tmi, rst, rkos
1	10/14/2004	cherry creek reservoir Arapahoe	tmi
dark	10/27/1998	Walden Ponds	Boulder	dwa
1	10/29/2005	brush hollow wla  Fremont  abu, m.ob.
/29/2006	greenland	Douglas	tfl

No November or December records.

Gone owling...............

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Hello birders,

FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Weld County
Yesterday, Gary Lefko found a SURF SCOTER at the 35th Avenue Gravel Ponds in 
Greeley.  Steve Larson reported a SABINES GULL at Union Reservoir.

Adams County
Yesterday, Bill Cryder relocated 3 SABINES GULLS (Sanders, 10/13) and COMMON 
LOON (Stevens, 10/13) at Barr Lake State Park.  On 10/13, Sanders also saw a 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL.  On 10/13, Stevens relocated a WHITE THROATED 
SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) at the northwest corner of Lake Ladora at Rocky 
Mountain Arsenal.  On 10/10, Bryan Ehlmann found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at 
the northeast corner of Lake Ladora.  The arsenal is open to the public 6-6 
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Arapahoe County
Yesterday, Randy Cross found a RED NECKED GREBE at Cherry Creek State Park.  
Jerry Petrosky relocated the 4th cycle LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 
9/30) at Cherry Creek State Park.  On 10/11, Beltz relocated a SABINES GULL. 
  On 10/8, Bill Cryder reported a MEW GULL (Walbek, 10/6) (prob. 3rd cycle) 
off the bird platform, Cottonwood Creek Loop.

Boulder County
Yesterday, Larson relocated 2 SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at Boulder 
Reservoir.

El Paso County
On 10/13, Bulow reported a SWAMP SPARROW at Fountain Creek Regional Park.

Pueblo County
On 10/13, Brandon Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: SABINES GULL, 2 
BLACK PHOEBE, 2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and found a SWAMP SPARROW.

Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/11, Merlynn Brown found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s 
View Trail and 100 yards from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at 
Reynolds Park.  Gary Weston trying to determine a �last date� for 
WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS found one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag 
pole at the top of Genesee Mt. Park.

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent County
Yesterday, Percival reported a possible ROSS�S GULL at John Martin 
Reservoir.  Percival also reported: 3 SABINES GULLS, PACIFIC LOON, and RED 
BELLIED WOODPECKER (Hasty campgrounds).

Prowers County
Yesterday, Percival reported a 1st fall PINE WARBLER at Fairmount Cemetery 
in Lamar.

NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/13, Joe Roller and all reported a male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER one block 
north of the gas station in Cope.  On 10/10, Ehlmann reported from Prewitt 
Reservoir:  BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, and WHITE THROATED 
SPARROWS.

Yuma County
On 10/13, Norm Erthal reported 3 SPRAGUES PIPITS on the hill west of LL.5 
Road.  Erthal also reported from Bonny Reservoir below the dam: EASTERN 
TOWHEE, 2 WHITE THROATED SPARROWS, and SABINES GULL (over reservoir, 
Peterson 10/7).  On 10/12, Stevens reported from Bonny Reservoir:  SUMMER 
TANAGER, east/wagon wheel parking lot; BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, at reservoir; 
RED BELLIED WOODPECKERS, Foster�s Grove & Hale Ponds; HARRIS�S SPARROW, CR 
4/Hale Ponds; WHITE THROATED SPARROW, CR 2; EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, Hale Ponds; 
EASTERN SCREECH OWL, Hale Ponds.  On 10/7, Peterson also reported an INCA 
DOVE in Idalia

Sedgwick County
On 10/11, Stevens found 2 FIELD SPARROWS at Sand Draw Wildlife Area.  On 
10/8, Henry Armknecht relocated 2 SABINES GULLS (Marion, 10/7) at Jumbo 
Reservoir.  On 10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS 
along CR 20, just east of CR 61.  On 10/6, Coen Dexter reported an adult 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL at Jumbo Reservoir.  (Reported as first county 
record, not, as there are 3 other county records).  On 10/5, Ehlmann, 
Stevens & Danka reported a SPRAGUES PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 
30.

MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Ouray County
On 10/13, Jim Beatty relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL 
(Dexter, 10/2) at Ridgway State Park.

Mesa County
On 10/10, Vic Zerbi relocated a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Lambeth, 10/8) and 2 
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS (Lambeth, 10/8) at Connected Lakes State Park.

Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's 
Reservoir (see directions on CoBus website).

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at 
the Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez).

Good Birding!

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My Bad.  I had initially identified this owl as a Northern Pygmy Owl.  It is
actually a Northern Saw-whet Owl.  Thanks to George for setting me right on
this.  Sorry for any confusion.

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Dave Austin
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Still have a Swainson's Hawk in the area, what are "late" reports of 
Swainson's in fall/winter?

Thanks
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Hello,

I took part in the second annual "Little Sit" sponsored by the Colorado Birding 
Society at Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe County.? Rules are a little 
different than Chatfield's "Big Sit".? We sat at the bird platform with a 3 
hour time limit. 


Number of species 27
Best bird: Rich Stevens got photos of a Red necked Grebe from close.
Lesser Black backed Gull
Western Grebe, Clarks Grebe, Horned Grebe, Eared Grebe, Pied billed Grebe.

Good birding!


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La Plata County.  This morning my son and I stumbled upon a Northern Pygmy
Owl.  It was very cooperative and sat long enough for a photo and for me to
get my wife to see it.

Photos are posted here:

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Bayfield

Hello birders,

When I arrived at Barr Lake S.P. this morning, two Sabine's Gulls both
adults were flying around the northern end.  I searched for a Lesser
Black-backed Gull for over an hour but never found it.  I did finally
find a Common Loon.  the loon stayed at the far end most of the day.

Rebecca, I looked for Burrowing Owls along the DIA owl drive but couldn't
find any.  Your maybe right, they have left.  We did find a lone Lapland
Longspur among a flock of 200 Horned Larks at 114th avenue.

Bill Cryder
Aurora, CO

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Black backed Gull. No scoters or loons. 


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Hello cobirders,

Adams County
Bill Cryder says the Sabines Gulls are still flying around Barr Lake State 
Park.  He's still looking for the Lesser Black backed Gull and Common Loon.

Washington County
Gary Weston couldn't find the Prothonotary Warbler at Cope this morning.

Yuma County
Norm Erthal reports 3 Spragues Pipits flying around the hill west of CR LL.5 
below the dam at Bonny Reservoir yesterday.  They also saw a female Eastern 
Towhee and 2 White throated Sparrows along the spillway canal.

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Surf Scoter - 1(f) at 35th Ave gravel ponds (west).

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Hello cobirders;

After a successful week of searching for Sprague's Pipit on Colorado�s Eastern 
Plains, I enjoyed a successful Saturday of birding around Denver in spite of 
the weather. Partly cloudy skies in the morning turned to heavy rain by late 
afternoon. 


At first light I returned to Rocky Mountain Arsenal (Adams County) to see if I 
could find the Northern Waterthrush that Bryan Ehlmann reported on Wednesday. I 
also wanted to cover all 7.8 miles of trails open to the public. My first stop 
was the northwest corner of Lake Ladora (which is just behind the Visitor�s 
Center). Guess it was not my first stop as I watched and photographed 2 Rock 
Wrens fluttering about behind the Center. 


At Ladora, I counted at least 51 sparrows in the tall weeds just north of the 
trail. Most were White-crowned Sparrows, however the White-throated Sparrow 
popped up several times. Two Song Sparrows also joined the group. A dozen 
American Goldfinches flew around feeding on the thistles also. The several tall 
cottonwood trees at this corner only had Yellow-rumped Warblers (about 7) 
today. 


I continued clockwise around the lake. No Long-eared Owls today in the Russian 
Olive grove. The locust grove was also void of birds. Warbler migration is 
definitely on the downside or over here. I scoped the canal at the northeast 
corner for about 30 minutes before giving up on a Northern Waterthrush 
sighting. 


Once I arrived at Peoria and 64th avenue, I continued south to the junction 
with the Woodland Trail. I took the detour to the Rod and Gun Club Ponds. The 
ponds are dry and only a few flickers were found along the trail. A Rock Wren 
searched for food under the bird blind on the western end of the ponds. 


Back on the Woodland Trail (now west of Peoria) it goes through several locust 
and tall cottonwood groves. I counted 2 dozen+ Dark-eyed Juncos (which included 
Oregon, Pink-sided, and Slate-colored). When I reached the junction with the 
Havana Ponds trail, I turned south again. 


Havana Ponds was the busiest place today. Hundreds of ducks, 2 American White 
Pelicans, American Coots, 2 Western Grebes, and 1 Pied-billed Grebe were 
observed here. Ducks included nothing uncommon (Mallard, Gadwall, Northern 
Pintail Duck, American Wigeon, 2 Redhead). 


I turned back north and walked the southwestern side of Lake Ladora. A 
Peregrine Falcon flew between Havana Ponds & Ladora during my walk. Another 
flock of 67 sparrows were in the tall weeds at Ladora. This flock was again 
mostly White-crowned Sparrows, but also included several American Tree 
Sparrows. 


The highlight of my walk was found at the western edge of Ladora. First I heard 
the clicking of a thrush and later located a late migrating Hermit Thrush. The 
Thrush acted like a Sanderling and ran up and down gathering insects on a small 
sandy beach area. I took some of my best Hermit Thrush photos (as usually I 
only get small glimpses of them deep in woods). 


After Rocky Mountain Arsenal, I headed over to Cherry Creek Reservoir 
(Arapahoe). I was pouring rain, however I managed to see the Lesser 
Black-backed Gull flying around the center of the lake. American White Pelican 
numbers have increased as have Western Grebes. If a Sabine's Gull is still 
there, I could not locate it. 


My final stop of the day was Barr Lake (Adams). I got the text message from the 
CoBus RBA text message service and wanted to see if I could find the gulls 
reported earlier in the day by Ira Sanders. When I arrived at the boat ramp, 
2-4 Sabine's Gulls were flying around about 200 yards north. It took a while, 
but I finally got the Lesser Black-backed Gull in my scope. It started to rain 
pretty hard, but I managed to find at least one Common Loon before packing it 
in for the day. 


It is 3:00am and we are headed out owling at Golden Gate Canyon State Park and 
Rollinsville area. There is no wind on the east side of Denver. 


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Hello cobirders,

Wow, I'm not usually up this late.  Just in from Oregon birder Robert 
Lockett in Rocky Mountain National Park:

On 10/11, he saw 5 White tailed Ptarmigan less than a 1/4 of a mile from his 
car at Medicine Bow Curve.  On 10/10, he had missed Ptarmigan, but found a 
flock of Brown capped and Gray crowned Rosy Finches on the snow edge between 
Medicine Bow Curve and the Alpine Visitor's Center.

Good birding!

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Hello birders,

FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Arapahoe County
Yesterday, Terry Michaels relocated the 4th cycle LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL 
(Stevens, 9/30) at Cherry Creek State Park.  On 10/11, Beltz relocated a 
SABINES GULL.  On 10/8, Bill Cryder reported a MEW GULL (Walbek, 10/6) 
(prob. 3rd cycle) off the bird platform, Cottonwood Creek Loop and saw 2 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULLS (Roller, 10/4).

Adams County
Yesterday, Ira Sanders saw 3 SABINES GULLS and a LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL at 
Barr Lake State Park.  Stevens later relocated them and at least one COMMON 
LOON.  Stevens also relocated a WHITE THROATED SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) at 
the northwest corner of Lake Ladora at Rocky Mountain Arsenal.  On 10/10, 
Bryan Ehlmann found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at the northeast corner of Lake 
Ladora.  The arsenal is open to the public 6-6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 
Saturdays, and Sundays.

Pueblo County
Yesterday, Brandon Percival relocated at Pueblo Reservoir: SABINES GULL, 2 
BLACK PHOEBE, 2 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS and found a SWAMP SPARROW.

Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/11, Merlynn Brown found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s 
View Trail and 100 yards from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at 
Reynolds Park.  Gary Weston trying to determine a �last date� for 
WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS found one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag 
pole at the top of Genesee Mt. Park.  On 10/7, Joey Kellner relocated 3 
SABINES GULLS at Chatfield State Park.  On 9/29, Terry Michaels relocated a 
male AMERICAN THREE TOED WOODPECKER along the Buck Gulch trail at Pine 
Valley Ranch Park.

El Paso County
On 10/9, Cici Lee reported a probable YELLOW BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Homestead 
Park, north of Colorado Springs.

Larimer County
On 10/8, Dixie Smith found a CASSINS VIREO at Grandview Cemetery in Fort 
Collins.

Boulder County
On 10/7, Schmoker relocated 3 SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at Boulder 
Reservoir.  Schmoker also saw a RED NECKED PHALAROPE at nearby Six-mile 
Reservoir.

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent/Kiowa Counties
On 10/9, Setta Moss reported 12 BLACK BELLIED PLOVERS at the west end of 
Blue Lake.  Several additional at a nearby stock pond.

NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Washington/Logan Counties
Yesterday, Joe Roller and all reported a male PROTHONOTARY WARBLER one block 
north of the gas station in Cope.  On 10/10, Ehlmann reported from Prewitt 
Reservoir:  BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, and WHITE THROATED 
SPARROWS.  On 10/7, Joe Roller reported a BLACK BELLIED PLOVER along Hwy 36, 
between CR PP & QQ.  On 10/5, Joe Roller reported a female plumaged PURPLE 
FINCH at Last Chance Rest Stop.  Others photographed and reported it as a 
CASSINS FINCH.

Yuma County
On 10/12, Stevens reported from Bonny Reservoir:  SUMMER TANAGER, east/wagon 
wheel parking lot; BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, at reservoir; RED BELLIED 
WOODPECKERS, Foster�s Grove & Hale Ponds; HARRIS�S SPARROW, CR 4/Hale Ponds; 
WHITE THROATED SPARROW, CR 2; EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, Hale Ponds; EASTERN SCREECH 
OWL, Hale Ponds.  On 10/7, Peterson reported: SABINES GULL and 7 PECTORAL 
SANDPIPERS.  On 10/7, Mark Peterson reported from Wray Fishing Unit: PINE 
WARBLER, TOWNSENDS WARBLER, WHITE THROATED SPARROW, and 2 RED BELLIED 
WOODPECKERS.  Peterson also reported an INCA DOVE in Idalia

Sedgwick County
On 10/11, Stevens found 2 FIELD SPARROWS at Sand Draw Wildlife Area.  On 
10/8, Henry Armknecht relocated 2 SABINES GULLS (Marion, 10/7) at Jumbo 
Reservoir.  On 10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS 
along CR 20, just east of CR 61.  On 10/6, Coen Dexter reported an adult 
LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL at Jumbo Reservoir.  (Reported as first county 
record, not, as there are 3 other county records).  On 10/5, Ehlmann, 
Stevens & Danka reported a SPRAGUES PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 
30.

MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Ouray County
Yesterday, Jim Beatty relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL 
(Dexter, 10/2) at Ridgway State Park.

Mesa County
On 10/10, Vic Zerbi relocated a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Lambeth, 10/8) and 2 
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS (Lambeth, 10/8) at Connected Lakes State Park.

Moffat County
On 10/7, Forrest Luke reported a CASSINS VIREO and TOWNSENDS WARBLER at 
Loudy Simpson Park in Craig.  On 10/6, Luke found 2 COMMON TERNS at the 
County Maintenance Shed Pond in Craig.

Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated COMMON TERN (Beason, 10/4) at Confluence 
Park.  McConnell also relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's 
Reservoir (see directions on CoBus website).

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at 
the Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez).

Good Birding!

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Hello,

Birded area lakes today.

Cherry Creek State Park, Arapahoe County: Lesser Black-backed Gull.
No Mew Gull or Sabine's Gull found.  Many California and 5 Herring
Gulls.

Chatfield State Park:  Highlight was a Peregrine Falcon flying over
Plum Creek Delta.  No rare gulls, 2 Herring Gulls.

Terry Michaels
Littleton, CO

Hello cobirders,

Almost simultaneously several reports came in:

Arapahoe County
Terry Michaels reports the Lesser Black backed Gull at Cherry Creek State 
Park.  He couldn't find the Mew or Sabines Gulls.

Adams County
Ira Sanders reports a Lesser Black backed Gull and 3 Sabines Gulls at Barr 
Lake State Park.

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Hello cobirders,

Washington County
Roller and all report a male Prothonotary Warbler in Cope this morning.  It 
was in a small woods area about a block north of the gas station.

From I225 and I70 drive 35.0 miles east to Byers.
Take Hwy 36 at Byers 76.0 miles to Cope.
DeLorme: 97: B6

Adams County
After taking Bryan and Sue Ehlmann to the airport this morning, I drove the 
DIA Owl Loop.  No owls, Short eared or Burrowing.  The last date we have for 
Burrowing Owls is 10/2.  If anyone sees any, please let me know.

Good birding!

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Looked out the window this morning and saw the "Oregon" version of the
Dark-eyed junco.  Hadn't seen one yet this year.

Pics:  http://antvireo.blogspot.com/2007/10/oregon-junco-on-frno-walk.html

Dave

Hello birders,

FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Arapahoe County
On 10/11, Bill Cryder relocated the 4th cycle LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL 
(Stevens, 9/30) at Cherry Creek State Park. Beltz relocated a SABINES GULL. On 
10/8, Bill Cryder reported a MEW GULL (Walbek, 10/6) (prob. 3rd cycle) off the 
bird platform, Cottonwood Creek Loop and saw 2 LESSER BLACK BACKED GULLS 
(Roller, 10/4). 


Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/11, Merlynn Brown found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s View 
Trail and 100 yards from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at Reynolds 
Park. Gary Weston trying to determine a �last date� for WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS 
found one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag pole at the top of Genesee 
Mt. Park. On 10/7, Joey Kellner relocated 3 SABINES GULLS at Chatfield State 
Park. On 9/29, Terry Michaels relocated a male AMERICAN THREE TOED WOODPECKER 
along the Buck Gulch trail at Pine Valley Ranch Park. 


Adams County
On 10/10, Bryan Ehlmann relocated a WHITE THROATED SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) and 
found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The arsenal is open to 
the public 6-6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On 10/2, 
Stevens last relocated BURROWING OWLS along the DIA Owl Loop: 

3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue

El Paso County
On 10/9, Cici Lee reported a probable YELLOW BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Homestead 
Park, north of Colorado Springs. 


Larimer County
On 10/8, Dixie Smith found a CASSINS VIREO at Grandview Cemetery in Fort 
Collins. 


Boulder County
On 10/7, Schmoker relocated 3 SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at Boulder 
Reservoir. Schmoker also saw a RED NECKED PHALAROPE at nearby Six-mile 
Reservoir. 


Weld County
On 10/6, Gary Lefko reported 2 COMMON TERNS at the 35th Avenue Greeley Gravel 
Ponds. 


SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent/Kiowa Counties
On 10/9, Setta Moss reported 12 BLACK BELLIED PLOVERS at the west end of Blue 
Lake. Several additional at a nearby stock pond. 


NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Yuma County
Yesterday, Stevens reported from Bonny Reservoir: SUMMER TANAGER, east/wagon 
wheel parking lot; BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, at reservoir; RED BELLIED WOODPECKERS, 
Foster�s Grove & Hale Ponds; HARRIS�S SPARROW, CR 4/Hale Ponds; WHITE THROATED 
SPARROW, CR 2; EASTERN BLUEBIRDS, Hale Ponds; EASTERN SCREECH OWL, Hale Ponds. 
On 10/7, Peterson reported: SABINES GULL and 7 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. On 10/7, 
Mark Peterson reported from Wray Fishing Unit: PINE WARBLER, TOWNSENDS WARBLER, 
WHITE THROATED SPARROW, and 2 RED BELLIED WOODPECKERS. Peterson also reported 
an INCA DOVE in Idalia 


Sedgwick County
On 10/11, Stevens found 2 FIELD SPARROWS at Sand Draw Wildlife Area. On 10/8, 
Henry Armknecht relocated 2 SABINES GULLS (Marion, 10/7) at Jumbo Reservoir. On 
10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS along CR 20, just 
east of CR 61. On 10/6, Coen Dexter reported an adult LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL 
at Jumbo Reservoir. (Reported as first county record, not, as there are 3 other 
county records). On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka reported a SPRAGUES PIPIT 
just east of County Roads 15 and 30. 


Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/10, Ehlmann reported from Prewitt Reservoir: BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, 
SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, and WHITE THROATED SPARROWS. On 10/7, Joe Roller reported 
a BLACK BELLIED PLOVER along Hwy 36, between CR PP & QQ. On 10/5, Joe Roller 
reported a female plumaged PURPLE FINCH at Last Chance Rest Stop. Others 
photographed and reported it as a CASSINS FINCH. 


MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Ouray County
On 10/10, Vic Zerbi relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Dexter, 
10/2) at Ridgway State Park. 


Mesa County
On 10/10, Vic Zerbi relocated a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Lambeth, 10/8) and 2 
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS (Lambeth, 10/8) at Connected Lakes State Park. 


Moffat County
On 10/7, Forrest Luke reported a CASSINS VIREO and TOWNSENDS WARBLER at Loudy 
Simpson Park in Craig. On 10/6, Luke found 2 COMMON TERNS at the County 
Maintenance Shed Pond in Craig. 


Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated COMMON TERN (Beason, 10/4) at Confluence Park. 
McConnell also relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's Reservoir 
(see directions on CoBus website). 


Alamosa County
On 10/6, Tom Halverstadt reported from San Luis State Park: 10 BLACK BELLIED 
PLOVERS and a MARBLED GODWIT. 


Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at the 
Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez). 


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Hello all,

A western slope birder saw a Dusky Grouse in downtown Paonia and asked about 
other encounters in urban areas.

I put photos of a Dusky Grouse Attack that was featured in a June, 2006 
story in "Colorado Field Notes" on the "recent witness photos" link on the 
CoBus photo library.  The Grouse jumped up on the hood of the car and looked 
into the car.  There was a dog just inside.  Later the ranger got out of the 
car and was attacked by the grouse.  You can access the page directing at:
http://home.att.net/~birdertoo/recentwitnessphotos.htm

The other photo is of a Dusky Grouse that came out of the woods everyday for 
about 2 weeks at Loveland Ski Basin.

Enjoy and good birding!

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Gary Z & I birded some eastern Denver reservoirs today.  At Aurora Res., 
Arapahoe County we didn't find any unusual gulls, but we did find a Savannah 
Sparrow and 2 American Tree Sparrows.  We didn't find much at Quincy Res. 
and headed to Barr Lake, Adams County.  Just north of mile marker 8.0 we 
found a Green tailed Towhee and another Tree Sparrow.

As many have already stated, Sandhill Cranes flew overhead everywhere we 
stopped.  Maybe they heard about the Kids Sandhill Crane Festival this 
weekend at the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges and are hurrying 
down.

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Have any birders visited (successfully) this SWA for Gunnison-sage 
grouse?

http://dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/press.asp?pressid=4529

Thanks
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Some you may already know about ... I'll be on this one 
tomorrow==>Laramie Plains Lakes (Cheyenne - High Plains Audubon 
Society)

Scheduled events:
-------------------------------
October 13, 2007
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A Walk in the Forest (Starsmore Discovery Center)
10 am � noon. By reservation, call . Free. A program for 
adults to learn all about our area's forest health with City Staff 
Forester Dennis Will. On this walk, Dennis will answer your questions 
about the management of our pines and oak brush. Dennis is a 
Certified Forester and Certified Arborist. 

Threemile Creek Tamarisk Removal Project (Roaring Fork Conservancy)
8:30 am. Meet at: Sopris Elementary School, Glenwood Springs, 
Colorado MAP. Join Roaring Fork Conservancy, Ferdinand Hayden Chapter 
of Trout Unlimited, and Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, and be part 
of a broad coalition of organizations working to reverse the spread 
of tamarisk along the Roaring Fork River. This invasive noxious weed 
destroys native habitat in the riparian zone critical to 80% of our 
wildlife. Tamarisk is one of the most wide-spread noxious riparian 
weeds in the western United States. Participants will help with brush 
removal, some cutting, and hauling cuttings along Three mile Creek 
and the Roaring Fork River in Glenwood Springs. Coffee and breakfast 
will be provided as well as lunch around 1 pm. Participants should 
bring work gloves, water, and appropriate clothing for fall weather 
conditions. For more information conact Rick Lofaro at  
or email rick AT roaringfork.org.

Autumn Color Hike (Mountain Park Environmental Center)
9AM. "Dome Rock", Colorado is not New England, but autumn is still a 
colorful season in and around Pueblo Mountain Park. The aspens should 
be turning their signature gold, and the soft reds and oranges of the 
oaks should be in full swing as well. We'll be accessing the Squirrel 
Creek Trail and Dome Rock Canyon west of Beulah via the park's 
Northridge Trail, which will make this a much longer hike than usual 
(about 6 or 7 miles). Bring plenty of water and a sack lunch � we'll 
be out well into the afternoon! 

Live Raptor Program (Roxborough State Park)
1:00 PM. Roxborough Visitor Center. Space is limited for this event 
and registration is required. Call . Join Naturalist 
Kevin Corwin and his feathery friend from Raptor Education as they 
explore the amazing lifestyles and behaviors of birds of prey. 

Guided Bird Walk (Barr Lake State Park)
9:00 AM. Meet at the Nature Center. Join Tammy and Ira on a guided 
bird walk through the park.

Second Saturday Natural History Walk (Fort Collins Audubon)
Leader: Joann Thomas (). 7:45 to 10:00 a.m. Join us for 
our yearlong series of nature walks along the Poudre River each 
month. Meet at Nix Farm Natural Area, 1745 Hoffman Mill Rd. From 
Lemay (between Riverside & Mulberry), turn east onto Poudre River Dr. 
just north of the RR tracks. Follow Poudre River Dr. as it curves, 
changes names to Hoffman Mill Rd., and eventually dead-ends at Nix 
Natural Area. Our walks and studies will focus on birds, wildflowers, 
mammals, river morphology, and the effects of time and human 
habitation on the riparian area. Bring a notebook, binoculars if you 
have them, and your enthusiasm. Call for details about location and 
parking. Open to everyone; handicapped accessible; no registration 
required. 

Belmar Historic Park (Denver Fld Ornith)
Leader: Karleen Schofield . Meet at 0830 at the parking 
lot in Lakewood, 800 S. Wadsworth. Turn west on Ohio Avenue from 
Wadsworth. Go straight ahead for 2 blocks into Irongate parking area 
next to the lake. Trip will end at noon. Lunch optional. An early 
walk on wheelchair accessible trails. Good trip for new birders.

Story in the Rocks-Our Changing Landscape (Boulder County)
10:00am to noon. Heil Valley Ranch; north of Boulder off Lefthand 
Canyon Drive. Meet at group picnic shelter. Join volunteer 
naturalists Sue Hirschfeld, Ellen Smith, and Cathy Koczela for a 1.3-
mile moderate hike along the Lichen Loop Trail to learn how this 
scenic landscape has changed over time. The tales told in the rocks 
span over 200 million years, from ancient sand dunes to tidal flats 
to riverbeds where dinosaurs roamed. The rocks also determine the 
shape and ecology of the present landscape, and the plants and 
wildlife we find here. 

Laramie Plains Lakes (Cheyenne - High Plains Audubon Society)
Contact Barb Gorges, at Cheyenne - High Plains Audubon 
Society. Birdwatchers of all levels of expertise are welcome to join 
members of Cheyenne - High Plains Audubon Society for a field trip 
Saturday, Oct. 13, to the Laramie Plains lakes west of Laramie to 
look for migrating water birds. Birdwatchers should meet at 8 a.m. at 
the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens parking lot in Lions Park and bring 
water, lunch, binoculars, a spotting scope if available; and dress 
for the weather. The field trip is free and participants may head 
home at any time. For more information about this and other Audubon 
activities, please call Barb,.

South Platte Park Bird Hike (Denver Audubon)
8am - noon. LEADER: Doris Cruze,. Pre-registration is 
required; click here to register. FEE: $8 / Friends member, $10 / non-
member. MEETING PLACE: Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park (west 
on Mineral from Santa Fe; right at 1st traffic light; between 2 RTD 
parking lots.) Meet in parking lot north of 2-story log building. 
DESCRIPTION: Join ASGD president Doris Cruze to explore this 
amazingly rich habitat along the South Platte River. This will be an 
easy hike and is wheelchair accessible. You'll see water birds as 
well as a variety of land birds in the cottonwood groves. Bring 
binoculars and water. 
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October 14, 2007
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SYLVAN DALE GUEST RANCH OPEN HOUSE (Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory)
Come to the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch for an open house on Sunday, 
October 14th sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 
Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Jessup Family, who have owned 
and operated the ranch since 1946. Come spend the morning on this 
beautiful and historic working/guest ranch at the mouth of the Big 
Thompson Canyon and learn about the importance of private land as 
wildlife habitat and the measure that many landowners take to protect 
Colorado's precious wildlife resource. The free event will include a 
nature hike and wagon ride for guests to see the geology, and flora 
and fauna of the area. Guests will also learn about the natural beef 
and haying operation on the ranch and see first hand the conservation 
programs Sylvan Dale is involved with. The event is free and SPACE IS 
LIMITED so RSVP's will be taken on a first come first serve basis. 
The day will begin with coffee/tea/hot cocoa at 8am and end with a 
hotdog/chili lunch from 12-1:30. For more information and/or to RSVP 
contact Seth at seth.gallagher AT rmbo.org or . 
Spruce Mountain Backcountry Survival Hike (Douglas County)
9:00 � 12:00 Learn to enjoy the backcountry safely as we hike with 
Douglas County Park and Open Space rangers. All ages are welcome on 
this hike-and-learn outing. Bring water and snacks. From I-25, take 
the Larkspur exit and head south on Spruce Mountain Road about 5 
miles. The trailhead will be located on the right (just about � mile 
past Noe Road). Reservations are a must. Call Carol at .

VEGA STATE PARK FIELD TRIP (Grand valley Audubon)
info AT audubongv.org. Vega Lake is a beautiful high-mountain lake that 
sits in a glorious alpine meadow on the west edge of Grand Mesa 
National Forest. The Park lies 55 miles east of Grand Junction. Each 
year the trip to Vega Lake offers surprises! Last year the Red-
breasted Merganser, Chukar, Prairie Falcon and Forster's Tern were 
new to the Vega lists of the last five years. Mid to late October 
seems to be a particularly good time for finding birds that have 
wandered far from their normal ranges. Few birding trips offer a 
better opportunity for birders to closely study ducks, grebes, gulls 
and loons. Join Ron Lambeth and the group at 8:00A.M. on Sunday, 
October 14 at the Palisade High School Parking lot. Bring a lunch and 
warm clothes. The group will disband at Vega in mid-afternoon. 
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Bird Survey (Fort Collins Audubon)
Leader: Sol Miller (eagleye1029 AT yahoo.com). Meet at 7:00 a.m. FCAS 
performs a monthly bird census for the city of Fort Collins. All 
levels welcomed.

Moose at the Ranch (Boulder County)
10:00am to 1:00pm. Caribou Ranch Open Space; 2 miles north of 
Nederland off County Road 126. Meet at parking lot trailhead. Moose 
(Alces alces) were introduced to Colorado in the late 1970s in the 
North Park area. Since then, moose have been expanding their range 
southward in Colorado and can be now be found at Caribou Ranch Open 
Space. Join volunteer naturalists for a moderate 3-mile roundtrip 
hike into moose country, and learn more about the natural history and 
habits of this largest member of the deer family. Please bring 
clothing and footwear suitable for weather conditions at 8500 feet. 
The Big Sit! at Chatfield State Park (Denver Field Ornithologists)
From dawn to dusk�come any time. LEADER: Joey Kellner,. 
Pre-registration NOT required. FEE: None. MEETING PLACE: Heron 
Overlook, Chatfield State Park. From the Wadsworth Blvd. entrance, go 
right at the T and continue around the reservoir. A half-mile after 
you cross the South Platte River, make a hard left into a large 
parking lot. At the far right corner, a trail leads to the Heron 
Overlook. DESCRIPTION: The Big Sit!, an international birding event, 
has exacting, loose, and frivolous standards. Big Sitters! count all 
the birds they see or hear from within a circle with a 17-foot 
diameter. Counting Sitters! may send out scouts and beaters to find 
other birds and identify them, as long as a Sitter! sees the bird 
from within the circle. All around the world, on this date, people 
will Big Sit! Come and join Joey Kellner, and other recruits, for an 
hour, a morning, or all day. Drop by whenever you like or volunteer 
to substitute Big Sit! for the leaders for an hour or two. Joey 
maintains an hourly chart of the birds that Sitters! see from the 
circle. In the past two years he has tallied 55-65 species. Bring 
chairs, breakfast, lunch, dinner, picnics, coffees, etc. Also bring 
binoculars, scopes, field guides, and other essential birding 
equipment.

630-800am

This morning we noticed about 500 cranes flying at the horizon south 
about one mile east.  Flying so low I knew they roosted nearby.  I 
hopped in car knowing where they probably roosted last night.

Sure enough at Weld CR 102/37 SE and NW corners the plowed and planted 
fields were flooded by cranes--many taking off to continue their 
journey south.

Estimate 5,000-7,500+--easily.  We (Nunn) seem to be a flyway this year.

I sat at intersection with hundreds of cranes flying just above me and 
many more taking off south.

Thanks
Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO
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Hello birders,

FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Jefferson & Douglas Counties
Yesterday, Merlynn Brown found a DUSKY GROUSE 25 feet east of the Eagle�s View 
Trail and 100 yards from the new junction with Raven�s Roost Trail at Reynolds 
Park. Gary Weston trying to determine a �last date� for WILLIAMSONS SAPSUCKERS 
found one 30 yards downhill (northeast) of the flag pole at the top of Genesee 
Mt. Park. On 10/7, Joey Kellner relocated 3 SABINES GULLS at Chatfield State 
Park. On 9/29, Terry Michaels relocated a male AMERICAN THREE TOED WOODPECKER 
along the Buck Gulch trail at Pine Valley Ranch Park. 


Adams County
On 10/10, Bryan Ehlmann relocated a WHITE THROATED SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) and 
found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The arsenal is open to 
the public 6-6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On 10/2, 
Stevens last relocated BURROWING OWLS along the DIA Owl Loop: 

3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue

Arapahoe County
On 10/8, Bill Cryder reported a MEW GULL (Walbek, 10/6) (prob. 3rd cycle) off 
the bird platform, Cottonwood Creek Loop at Cherry Creek State Park. Cryder 
also relocated the 4th cycle LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 9/30) and an 
adult LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Roller, 10/4). On 10/5, Bill Cryder reported a 
GREAT BLACK BACKED GULL at Aurora Reservoir. 


Larimer County
On 10/8, Dixie Smith found a CASSINS VIREO at Grandview Cemetery in Fort 
Collins. 


Boulder County
On 10/7, Schmoker relocated 3 SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at Boulder 
Reservoir. Schmoker also saw a RED NECKED PHALAROPE at nearby Six-mile 
Reservoir. 


Weld County
On 10/6, Gary Lefko reported 2 COMMON TERNS at the 35th Avenue Greeley Gravel 
Ponds. 


SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent/Kiowa Counties
On 10/9, Setta Moss reported 12 BLACK BELLIED PLOVERS at the west end of Blue 
Lake. Several additional at a nearby stock pond. 


NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Sedgwick County
Yesterday, Stevens found 2 FIELD SPARROWS at Sand Draw Wildlife Area. On 10/8, 
Henry Armknecht relocated 2 SABINES GULLS (Marion, 10/7) at Jumbo Reservoir. On 
10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS along CR 20, just 
east of CR 61. On 10/6, Coen Dexter reported an adult LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL 
at Jumbo Reservoir. (Reported as first county record, not, as there are 3 other 
county records). On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka reported a SPRAGUES PIPIT 
just east of County Roads 15 and 30. 


Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/10, Ehlmann reported from Prewitt Reservoir: BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, 
SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, and WHITE THROATED SPARROWS. On 10/7, Joe Roller reported 
a BLACK BELLIED PLOVER along Hwy 36, between CR PP & QQ. On 10/5, Joe Roller 
reported a female plumaged PURPLE FINCH at Last Chance Rest Stop. Others 
photographed and reported it as a CASSINS FINCH. 


Yuma County
On 10/7, Mark Peterson reported from Wray Fishing Unit: PINE WARBLER, TOWNSENDS 
WARBLER, WHITE THROATED SPARROW, and 2 RED BELLIED WOODPECKERS. Peterson also 
reported an INCA DOVE in Idalia. At Bonny Reservoir, Peterson reported: SABINES 
GULL, 9 BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, 7 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. 


MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Ouray County
On 10/10, Vic Zerbi relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Dexter, 
10/2) at Ridgway State Park. 


Mesa County
On 10/10, Vic Zerbi relocated a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Lambeth, 10/8) and 2 
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS (Lambeth, 10/8) at Connected Lakes State Park. 


Moffat County
On 10/7, Forrest Luke reported a CASSINS VIREO and TOWNSENDS WARBLER at Loudy 
Simpson Park in Craig. On 10/6, Luke found 2 COMMON TERNS at the County 
Maintenance Shed Pond in Craig. 


Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated COMMON TERN (Beason, 10/4) at Confluence Park. 
McConnell also relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's Reservoir 
(see directions on CoBus website). 


Alamosa County
On 10/6, Tom Halverstadt reported from San Luis State Park: 10 BLACK BELLIED 
PLOVERS and a MARBLED GODWIT. 


Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at the 
Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez). 


Good Birding!

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Terry--visitor to yard--reported 50 flying over Nunn and at 630PM after 
Terry left yard another 50 flew over house.

Thanks
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Hello cobirders,

Sedgwick County
Richard Stevens reports 2 Field Sparrows at Sand Draw Wildlife Area this 
morning. No additional Spragues Pipit sightings since Tuesday. 


El Paso County
Cici Lee reports a juvenile Yellow bellied Sapsucker at Homestead Park north of 
Colorado Springs on 10/9. 


Washington County
Coen Dexter is re-thinking the "Purple Finch" that he reported at Last Chance 
Rest Stop on 10/3. It may have been a Cassins Finch with a strong facial mark. 
Independently, Dan Nelson also sent in a report form to CoBus and stated the 
bird was a Cassins Finch. 


Logan County
Dexter's Lesser Black backed Gull of Jumbo Reservoir was the fourth (not first) 
published record in Logan County. See "Colorado Field Notes" for others. 


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FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Adams County
Yesterday, Bryan Ehlmann relocated a WHITE THROATED SPARROW (Stevens, 9/29) and 
found a NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The arsenal is open to 
the public 6-6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On 10/2, 
Stevens relocated BURROWING OWLS along the DIA Owl Loop: 3.4 miles east of 
Tower Road & 96th avenue 


Arapahoe County
On 10/8, Bill Cryder reported a MEW GULL (Walbek, 10/6) (prob. 3rd cycle) off 
the bird platform, Cottonwood Creek Loop at Cherry Creek State Park. Cryder 
also relocated the 4th cycle LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 9/30) and an 
adult LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Roller, 10/4). On 10/5, Bill Cryder reported a 
GREAT BLACK BACKED GULL at Aurora Reservoir. 


Larimer County
On 10/8, Dixie Smith found a CASSINS VIREO at Grandview Cemetery in Fort 
Collins. 


Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/7, Joey Kellner relocated 3 SABINES GULLS at Chatfield State Park. On 
10/1, Bob Shade reported a LONG EARED OWL at Mt Falcon Park. On 9/29, Terry 
Michaels relocated a male AMERICAN THREE TOED WOODPECKER along the Buck Gulch 
trail at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Michaels also relocated a pair of WILLIAMSONS 
SAPSUCKERS near the flag pole at the top of Genesee Mt. Park. On 9/28, Richard 
Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY OWL along the Oxen draw trail, just south of 
the Songbird trail at Reynolds Park. Later, they found a DUSKY GROUSE about 200 
yards north of the Songbird trail. 


Boulder County
On 10/7, Schmoker relocated 3 SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at Boulder 
Reservoir. Schmoker also saw a RED NECKED PHALAROPE at nearby Six-mile 
Reservoir. 


Weld County
On 10/6, Gary Lefko reported 2 COMMON TERNS at the 35th Avenue Greeley Gravel 
Ponds. 


SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent/Kiowa Counties
On 10/9, Setta Moss reported 12 BLACK BELLIED PLOVERS at the west end of Blue 
Lake. Several additional at a nearby stock pond. 


NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Washington/Logan Counties
Yesterday, Ehlmann reported from Prewitt Reservoir: BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, 
SEMIPALMATED PLOVER, and WHITE THROATED SPARROWS. On 10/7, Joe Roller reported 
a BLACK BELLIED PLOVER along Hwy 36, between CR PP & QQ. On 10/5, Joe Roller 
reported a female plumaged PURPLE FINCH at Last Chance Rest Stop. 


Sedgwick County
On 10/8, Henry Armknecht relocated 2 SABINES GULLS (Marion, 10/7) at Jumbo 
Reservoir. On 10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS 
along CR 20, just east of CR 61. On 10/6, Coen Dexter reported an adult LESSER 
BLACK BACKED GULL at Jumbo Reservoir. (Reported as first county record, not, as 
there are 3 other county records). On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka reported a 
SPRAGUES PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 30. Also a RED BELLIED 
WOODPECKER at Sedgwick Cemetery. On 10/4, Stevens reported a TENNESSEE WARBLER 
and COMMON TERN at Jumbo Reservoir. 


Yuma County
On 10/7, Mark Peterson reported from Wray Fishing Unit: PINE WARBLER, TOWNSENDS 
WARBLER, WHITE THROATED SPARROW, and 2 RED BELLIED WOODPECKERS. Peterson also 
reported an INCA DOVE in Idalia. At Bonny Reservoir, Peterson reported: SABINES 
GULL, 9 BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, 7 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. 


MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Montrose County
Yesterday, Vic Zerbi relocated a 2nd winter LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Dexter, 
10/2) at Ridgway State Park. 


Mesa County
Yesterday, Vic Zerbi relocated a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Lambeth, 10/8) and 2 
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS (Lambeth, 10/8) at Connected Lakes State Park. 


Moffat County
On 10/7, Forrest Luke reported a CASSINS VIREO and TOWNSENDS WARBLER at Loudy 
Simpson Park in Craig. On 10/6, Luke found 2 COMMON TERNS at the County 
Maintenance Shed Pond in Craig. 


Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated COMMON TERN (Beason, 10/4) at Confluence Park. 
McConnell also relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's Reservoir 
(see directions on CoBus website). 


Alamosa County
On 10/6, Tom Halverstadt reported from San Luis State Park: 10 BLACK BELLIED 
PLOVERS and a MARBLED GODWIT. 


Fremont County
On 10/2, Cici Lee relocated a Common Black Hawk (Miller, 9/29) at MacKenzie 
Blvd and the Arkansas River in Canon City. Mornings appear the best time to see 
the Hawk. 


Clear Creek
On 9/22, Stevens reported 2 WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN at Guanella Pass.

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at the 
Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez). 


Good Birding!

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Brighton, CO
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I stopped at several places along I76 on my return from 5 days in northeast 
Colorado.  Complete list upon request, send as attachment.

Prewitt Reservoir, Washington/Logan Counties
Black-bellied Plover
Semipalmated Plover�2
White-throated Sparrow�adult, juvenile

Barr Lake State Park, Adams County
Not much

Rocky Mountain Arsenal�Adams County
White-throated Sparrow  --northwest end Lake Ladora
Northern Waterthrush  --canal at eastern corner Lake Ladora
Long-eared Owl  --N.T.B.D.

Bryan Ehlmann�Brighton

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"Armada" of Sandhill Cranes flew low over our house this afternoon 
(4PM).  We estimated 500+ during three fly-bys.

Thanks
Gary Lefko, Nunn/CO
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Hello birders,

FRONT RANGE NORTHERN COLORADO

Arapahoe County
On 10/8, Bill Cryder reported a MEW GULL (Walbek, 10/6) (prob. 3rd cycle) off 
the bird platform, Cottonwood Creek Loop at Cherry Creek State Park. Cryder 
also relocated the 4th cycle LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Stevens, 9/30) and an 
adult LESSER BLACK BACKED GULL (Roller, 10/4). On 10/5, Bill Cryder reported a 
GREAT BLACK BACKED GULL at Aurora Reservoir. 


Larimer County
On 10/8, Dixie Smith found a CASSINS VIREO at Grandview Cemetery in Fort 
Collins. 


Jefferson & Douglas Counties
On 10/7, Joey Kellner relocated 3 SABINES GULLS at Chatfield State Park. On 
10/1, Bob Shade reported a LONG EARED OWL at Mt Falcon Park. On 9/29, Terry 
Michaels relocated a male AMERICAN THREE TOED WOODPECKER along the Buck Gulch 
trail at Pine Valley Ranch Park. Michaels also relocated a pair of WILLIAMSONS 
SAPSUCKERS near the flag pole at the top of Genesee Mt. Park. On 9/28, Richard 
Stevens relocated a NORTHERN PYGMY OWL along the Oxen draw trail, just south of 
the Songbird trail at Reynolds Park. Later, they found a DUSKY GROUSE about 200 
yards north of the Songbird trail. 


Boulder County
On 10/7, Schmoker relocated 3 SABINES GULLS (Schmoker, 9/14) at Boulder 
Reservoir. Schmoker also saw a RED NECKED PHALAROPE at nearby Six-mile 
Reservoir. 


Weld County
On 10/6, Gary Lefko reported 2 COMMON TERNS at the 35th Avenue Greeley Gravel 
Ponds. 


Adams County
On 10/3, Richard Stevens found a Philadelphia Vireo and 2 Townsend's Warblers 
at Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The arsenal is open to the public 6-6 on Tuesdays, 
Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On 10/2, Stevens found a CASSINS KINGBIRD 
at Barr Lake State Park. On 9/30, Mark Miller reported a probable BLUE HEADED 
VIREO near the banding station at Barr Lake State Park. 


On 10/2, Stevens relocated BURROWING OWLS along the DIA Owl Loop:
3.4 miles east of Tower Road & 96th avenue

SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

Bent/Kiowa Counties
Yesterday, Setta Moss reported 12 BLACK BELLIED PLOVERS at the west end of Blue 
Lake. Several additional at a nearby stock pond. 


NORTHEASTERN COLORADO

Sedgwick County
On 10/8, Henry Armknecht relocated 2 SABINES GULLS (Marion, 10/7) at Jumbo 
Reservoir. On 10/6, Ehlmann, Stevens, & Danka found 1 or 2 SPRAGUES PIPITS 
along CR 20, just east of CR 61. On 10/6, Coen Dexter reported an adult LESSER 
BLACK BACKED GULL at Jumbo Reservoir. On 10/5, Ehlmann, Stevens & Danka 
reported a SPRAGUES PIPIT just east of County Roads 15 and 30. Also a RED 
BELLIED WOODPECKER at Sedgwick Cemetery. On 10/4, Stevens reported a TENNESSEE 
WARBLER and COMMON TERN at Jumbo Reservoir. 


Yuma County
On 10/7, Mark Peterson reported from Wray Fishing Unit: PINE WARBLER, TOWNSENDS 
WARBLER, WHITE THROATED SPARROW, and 2 RED BELLIED WOODPECKERS. Peterson also 
reported an INCA DOVE in Idalia. At Bonny Reservoir, Peterson reported: SABINES 
GULL, 9 BLACK BELLIED PLOVER, 7 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS. 


Washington/Logan Counties
On 10/7, Joe Roller reported a BLACK BELLIED PLOVER along Hwy 36, between CR PP 
& QQ. On 10/5, Joe Roller reported a female plumaged PURPLE FINCH at Last 
Chance Rest Stop. On 10/4, Ehlmann reported a BLACK BELLIED PLOVER and COMMON 
TERN at Prewitt Reservoir. 


MOUNTAINS AND WESTERN COLORADO

Mesa County
Yesterday, Ron Lambeth relocated a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER (Lambeth, 10/8) and 2 
PECTORAL SANDPIPERS (Lambeth, 10/8) at Connected Lakes State Park. On 10/3, 
Cooper reported a YELLOW BELLIED SAPSUCKER at Connected Lakes State Park. 


Moffat County
On 10/7, Forrest Luke reported a CASSINS VIREO and TOWNSENDS WARBLER at Loudy 
Simpson Park in Craig. On 10/6, Luke found 2 COMMON TERNS at the County 
Maintenance Shed Pond in Craig. 


Delta County
On 10/7, Tom McConnell relocated COMMON TERN (Beason, 10/4) at Confluence Park. 
McConnell also relocated the LEWIS�S WOODPECKERS at Fruitgrower's Reservoir 
(see directions on CoBus website). 


Alamosa County
On 10/6, Tom Halverstadt reported from San Luis State Park: 10 BLACK BELLIED 
PLOVERS and a MARBLED GODWIT. 


Gunnison County
On 10/3, Tyler Hicks reported 8 BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS near Georgia & Colorado 
Streets on the Western College Campus in Gunnison. He also saw a juvenile 
LEWIS�S WOODPECKER near the dining hall. Lewis's Woodpeckers are sometimes 
reported at the nearby Gunnison Cemetery. On 10/1, Jason Beason reported a 
PECTORAL SANDPIPER at Blue Mesa Reservoir. 


Fremont County
On 10/2, Cici Lee relocated a Common Black Hawk (Miller, 9/29) at MacKenzie 
Blvd and the Arkansas River in Canon City. Mornings appear the best time to see 
the Hawk. 


Larimer County
On 9/30, Stevens reported FLAMMULATED OWL at 1.3 miles west of the summit of 
Pennock Pass. See CoBus website for specific directions. 


Clear Creek
On 9/22, Stevens reported 2 WHITE TAILED PTARMIGAN at Guanella Pass.

Montezuma County
On 9/10, Hill reported that PINYON JAYS were regularly visiting feeders at the 
Sleeping Ute Rest Stop (hwy 160 between Mesa Verde and Cortez). 


Good Birding!

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Sue Ehlmann, CoBus & RMORC Project Director
Brighton, CO
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