
COLORADO BREEDING BIRD ATLAS II
San Juan Institute of Natural and
Cultural Resources
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-7245


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Atlas Presentations
No Atlas presentations are
schedule during the 2010 field season. Check back this fall...
Trainings
No trainings are scheduled after June of the 2010 field season.
Blockbusters / Rendezvous
Schedule for July, 2010:
Audubon Society of
Greater Denver’s Elbert Atlas block
Date: Thursday, July 8
Leaders: Urling & Hugh Kingery (Pre-Registration required, with
leaders)
Meeting Place: Meet at 6 a.m. at the Franktown Post Office. From the
intersection of Colo.83 and 86 in Franktown, go east 1/4 mile, turn left and
left again at the first opportunities; park on the south side of the area to
set up car pools.
Description: One of ASGD’s four Atlas blocks, this one, south of
Elbert, already has 60 species, so we will concentrate on the 38 that need
confirmations. Targets include Red-tailed Hawk, Killdeer, Broad-tailed
Hummingbird, Plumbeous Vireo, Black-capped and Mountain Chickadees,
Green-tailed and Spotted Towhees, Chipping, Vesper, & Lark Sparrows, and
both goldfinches. Bring binoculars, field guides, water, and lunch. Details
from Urling & Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723, <ouzels8@aol.com>
Saddle Mountain
Blockbuster, Part 2
Date: Saturday, July 10
Leader: Lynn Wickersham
Meeting Time and Place: TBD, contact Lynn Wickersham (wickersham_l@fortlewis.edu;
970-247-7245) if interested.
Description: Join Atlas II Coordinator Lynn Wickersham for the second
visit to the Saddle Mountain-SE block, between Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek
Pass. We will try to match the 91 species reported in the block during the
first atlas, visiting riparian, rural, woodland, and forested habitats.
This will be a day trip only, but bring plenty of water, lunch/snacks, and a
positive attitude. There will be opportunities to observe waterfowl,
shorebirds, raptors, as well as a wide array of woodpeckers and songbirds.
Atlas “Blockbuster”
trip to Summit County
Date: Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11
Leaders: Urling & Hugh Kingery (Pre-Registration required, with
leaders)
Fee: None (except camping permits, motel, etc.)
Meeting Place: Saturday: 7:00 a.m., Wendy’s restaurant in
Silverthorne. From I-70, turn right onto Colorado 9, then right at the
traffic light into Wendy’s parking lot. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., Horseshoe
Campground, 15 miles south of Parshall on Grand County Road 3 (also about an
hour north of Silverthorne).
Description: This weekend, all across the state (especially the
mountains) Atlasers will go out to work on untouched blocks far from where
most of us live. This trip will work on one block along the Blue River and
two blocks about an hour north of Silverthorne (on the east side of Ute
Pass). Observers can stay in Dillon/Silverthorne or camp on the Williams
Fork. Target blocks include:
Squaw Creek–hike about two miles (one-way) on
an unmarked Forest Service trail up Harrigan Creek, about 15 miles north of
Silverthorne. Elevation 8300-9200 feet.
Sylvan Reservoir, with two forest roads and a jeep trail; elevation from
8800 to 10,634 feet.
Battle Mountain, with one forest road and two jeep trails; elevation 8550 to
9700 feet.
Bring binoculars, scope, field guides, water, lunches (all meals if you
camp) and camping gear if needed. Details from Urling & Hugh Kingery,
303-814-2723,
ouzels8@aol.com
Hotchkiss Reservoir and Horsefly Peak Priority Blocks
Date: July 9-11
Leaders: Coen Dexter and Brenda Wright
Meeting Time and Place: TBD
Description: Join Coen and Brenda atlasing a few of the untouched blocks in Region 7. These blocks are mostly private property and offer a diversity of habitats and the potential for a huge species list. Contact Coen Dexter for information (coenbrenda@yahoo.com).
Audubon Society of
Greater Denver’s Pine Atlas block
Date: Wednesday, July 14
Leaders: Urling & Hugh Kingery (Pre-Registration required, with
leaders)
Meeting Place: Meet at 6 a.m. at Walmart, SE sector of C470 and
Bowles Avenue, far south side next to plant sales.
Description: One of ASGD’s four Atlas blocks, this one, in the
foothills town of Buffalo Creek and surrounding trails, already has 61
species, so we will concentrate on the 48 that need confirmations. These
include Spotted Sandpiper, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Olive-sided Flycatcher,
Plumbeous and Warbling vireo, both chickadees, Rock and House wren, both
bluebirds, five warbler species, and both goldfinches. We might add
Lincoln’s and White-crowned sparrows, Lazuli Bunting, Tree Swallow, and
Hermit Thrush. Bring binoculars, field guides, water, and lunch. Details
from Urling & Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723, <ouzels8@aol.com>
Orphan Butte Priority Block, La Plata Mountains
Date: July 16-18
Leaders: Lynn and John Wickersham
Meeting Time and Place: TBD
* Pre-registration is required. Contact Lynn Wickersham for details (wickersham_l@fortlewis.edu; 970-247-7245)
Description:
Join Lynn and John Wickersham for a weekend backpacking/blockbuster
adventure. We will backpack approximately 6 miles on Friday, from
Cumberland Basin at the end of the La Plata Canyon Road, into the Orphan
Butte priority block via a spectacular ridgeline trail that ascends above
treeline before it drops down into the block. We will be above 10,500 feet
the entire trip, and have the opportunity to observe and confirm alpine
species and high elevation forest birds. We will camp Friday and Saturday
nights in the block, then hike out on Sunday afternoon. The hike is
moderate, but well worth the trip. We recommend that participants are
in good physical condition, but we welcome anyone willing to make the trip
and help with this high elevation block.
Whitepine and Sargents
and/or Cumberland Pass Priority Blocks, Gunnison and Saguache counties
Date: July 17-18
Leader: Lori Brummer
Meeting
Time/Place: TBD; contact Lori Brummer (see contact info below)
Description: Birders of all abilities are invited to participate in a
Region 8 Blockbuster and do some high elevation birding. Join us Saturday
and Sunday, July 17th and 18th for atlas training, birding, good company,
and an all around fun weekend! Inexperienced birders will be paired with
experienced birders. There will be opportunities to bird on foot or by car
and you’ll have the opportunity to add to your Gunnison and Saguache county
lists. Saturday, we will work the Whitepine priority block; Sunday, we will
most likely work the Sargents priority block. However, if there is enough
interest and people willing to hike above timberline, the Cumberland Pass
block would be an option. Please contact Lori Brummer (lbrummer@frii.com
or 970-416-8971) by July 15th if you are interested in working the
Cumberland Pass block. We will camp at Snowblind Campground south of
Whitepine on Friday night. Saturday night camping will depend on the block
to be worked the next day. Information will be posted on the campground
information board. Non-campers are welcome to meet us at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Sunday only birders should contact Lori for more information.
Other Birding Events
United
States Nightjar Survey Network
The U.S. Nightjar Survey Network is recruiting volunteers to collect data on population distribution and trends of nightjars in Colorado and across the United States. This is a terrific opportunity to maximize your field efforts for the benefit of the Nightjars Survey Network as well as the Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II project. Click on the link above for information about the Survey Network and how to sign up for a survey route.
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