Birding Spots of Colorado
(alphabetical)
From Steamboat Springs, travel approx. 20.0 miles south on Hwy 40 to Pass.
From Kremmling, travel approx. 30.0 miles north on Hwy 40 to Pass.
From Hwy 287 & Hwy 14 in Fort Collins, drive 125 miles west on Hwy 40 to Pass.
N 40 23.497 W 106 38.976 Alt: 9152 ft
DeLorme 27:A5
Roads of Colorado 45:E4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 60:B4
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From Boulder, take highway 36/7 North 14 miles to highway 66 (Lyons turnoff).
Turn East (Right) on highway 66 and travel 1.0 miles to Sign for Rabbit Mountain
Turn North (Left) and go 2.5 miles to property.
From Interstate 25, take Exit 243 and drive West.
After 14 miles, turn North at sign for Rabbit Mountain.
Go 2.5 miles to property.
N 40 14.788 W 105 13.498 Alt: 5497'
DeLorme 30:C1
Roads of Colorado 64:B2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:D7
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From Kremmling, travel 2.5 miles South on Highway 9 to County Road 1
(This is Trought Road to State Bridge)
Drive 12.0 miles Southwest to property.
DeLorme 37:A5
Roads of Colorado 62:A3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 60:G5
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Travel Interstate 470 to Wadsworth (Hwy 121)
Go South on Hwy 121 to Waterton Canyon Road (CR 7) Turn East (Left)
At Rampart Road (Titan Road) (CR 5) turn South (Right)
To Search for possible Scissor-tailed Flycatcher:
Flycatcher was observed on west side of Rampart Range Road
just as Titan Road turns sharply to the south.
DeLorme 50:A2
Roads of Colorado 97:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:E9
From Woodland Park, travel north on Rampart Range Road (east side of town)
Follow Rampart Range Road to Entrance and turn north to reservoir.
Watch for Signs to Rainbow Gulch Trail.
To Search for Three-toed Woodpeckers:
Follow the Rainbow Gulch Trail down to the trail around
the reservoir. Turn left (North) and head to an area
between the first two large "fingers" of the reservoir.
DeLorme 50:D3
Roads of Colorado 97:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:E9
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From Colorado Springs, travel 34.5 miles EAST on highway 24 to reservoir.
(From Intersection of Powers Road and Highway 24)
While there are many routes to Powers Road and Highway 24; my suggestion:
Take Interstate 25 Exit 149 (Woodmen Road) east
Travel East on Woodmen to Powers Road (approx. 6 miles)
Turn South (Right) on Powers and travel to Highway 24 (approx. 7 miles)
Note: Ramah WLA is 20 miles East of Elbert Road.
Alternative Route from Denver (misses traffic):
By Way of Elbert County Road (paved two lane) and past Dickcissel Location:
From the Intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 86; Franktown
Travel East on Hw 86; 15.5 miles
Turn South (Right) on Elbert Road
Dickcissels were found in field 0.5 miles North of Red Barn at 4.6 miles
(Dickcissels are on east side of Elbert CR, approximately 4.1 miles from Highway 86)
Continuing South on Elbert CR, Highway 24 is 21.5 miles from Red Barn.
Turn Right (East) on Highway 24 and drive 20 miles to Ramah WLA (North side of hwy 24).
DeLorme 96:D1
Roads of Colorado 98:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 90:C6
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Ranch at Roaring Fork is a residential development east of Carbondale.
The location is approx. one mile west of CR100 (Catherine Store Rd.).
The development borders several old gravel ponds that have a great
variety of winter ducks including Barrow’s Goldeneyes on occasion.
The area north of the ponds is a big riparian area that we Roaring Fork
birders visit for the Christmas count and a few other occasions.
Birders are allowed but have been warned by the property management
folks on several visits to mind our manners. Apparently the homeowners
really value their privacy. If you visit this site please be a birding ambassador.
DeLorme 45:A7
Roads of Colorado 76:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 71:G9
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Western road is approximately 1.0 miles east of Hwy 7 & Hwy 72.
Eastern end of CR 103 is approx. 12.0 miles from Hwy 7 & Hwy 36.
The area looks good for owls, especially N. Pygmy-Owls.
DeLorme 29:C7
Roads of Colorado 64:A2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:E4
Interstate 25 North of Fort Collins, 23 miles to exit 293
West on Larimer County Road 82 (Buckeye Road) to reservoir
Viewing limited to scoping reservoir from overlook area.
DeLorme 20:A2
Roads of Colorado 33:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:C9
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From Canon City, take Field Avenue North (from highway 50)
Continue North as Field Avenue turns into Red Canyon Road.
Follow Red Canyon Road (CR 9) to property.
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 112:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 101:B7
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Take Interstate 25 to Pueblo and exit 101
Drive West on highway 50 to highway 45 (2.6 miles)
Turn South (Left) on highway 45 to highway 96 (4.1 miles)
(Past Pueblo City Park on east side of road; left)
Turn West (Right) on highway 96 toward Pueblo Reservoir
Continue West on Hwy 96 over the hill past Pueblo State Park.
Then take a left on Red Creek Road after crossing the first creek
(Bogg's Creek). After the road turns West, travel a couple of
hundred yards and search for the Prairie dog town on the right.
DeLorme 73:C4
Roads of Colorado 129:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 102:G1
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Travel of Highway 14, to Rustic, Colorado (approximately 40 miles)
Turn North (Right) on Forest Road 162 (Larimer CR 69)
Summers of 94, 95, 96, 00, 02, 07, 08;
Three-toed Woodpeckers were sighted on West and North sides of Dowdy Lake
DeLorme 19:B6
Roads of Colorado 47:F1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 48:D3
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From Interstate I76 (exit 155)
Go North 3.0 miles to Highway 138
Turn Right (Northeast) to CR 95
Then turn Left (North) to property (0.25 miles)
N 40 53.779 W 102 40.277 Alt: 3648 ft
DeLorme 95:A7
Roads of Colorado 37:F4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 53:B11
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From Silverton, drive less than 10.0 miles North on Hwy 550 to Pass.
DeLorme 76:B4
Roads of Colorado 123:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 110:D3
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Take Interstate 70, West toward foothills
Take Exit 259, Highway 26
Go left (South) under bridge, Highway 26 south
Turn Right (West) at Red Rocks entrance (1.5 miles).
To Search for Winter Wren 10/19:
Ken Chavez:
"To find the bird, follow the trail below the trading post
after it intersects with the street (There is parking for
a car ot two on the side of the road). Go down the stairs
and follow the trail until you come up to two large junipers
on the east side of the trail. At this point, go west to
the line of thickets. "
Feb. 16th, 2001, about 2:00 p.m. a N. Pygmy Owl was on the branch of a cottonwood tree
along the creek which flows south past Red Rocks park and into Bear Creek in
Morrison. The spot was about 1/2 mile north of Morrison and just off the road.
On Feb 18th-21st, N. Pygmy Owl was 0.8 miles North of Morrison, just East
of Red Rocks Park and along same creek (which runs along highway 26).
(This is 0.3 miles south of southern entrance to Red Rocks Park)
Look for small brown open space sign on east side of road. Two tall
fir trees stand just east (uphill) from sign. As you look on west side
of road (downhill) the creek runs toward you. The creek forks here.
Look for four trees just west of west fork. The NOPO flew into
hole on the third tree from the right. Go up this tree (thickest of four),
after it forks, look for hole on left fork about 12 feet upwards from the fork.
DeLorme 40:C1
Roads of Colorado 80:B2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:C7
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Redvale is located on highway 145 between Naturita and Norwood.
The farmer's pond is on highway 145 just west of Redvale!
Pond is one of the few locations for shorebirds on western slope.
From Montrose, take Highway 550 for 31.0 miles to ridgway.
Drive west on highway 62 for 24.0 miles to Placerville.
At Placerville, drive highway 145 20.0 miles to Norwood.
Continue on highway 145 for an additional 7.5 miles to Redvale.
DeLorme 65:C5
Roads of Colorado 121:E2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 95:H8
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Take Highway 285 south out of Denver to Conifer (28 miles)
Turn East (Left) 0.5 miles south of Conifer on Foxton Road
Reynolds Park is past the valley below.
N 39 28.0310 W 105 14.3570 Alt: 7273'
Smaller Southern Parking area:
N 39 27.7000 W 105 13.8380 ATL: 7116'
DeLorme 40:D1
Roads of Colorado 80:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:F7
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From Kiowa travel 13.5 miles East on Highway 86 to CR 93.
Travel North 2.0 miles on CR 93 to CR 122.
Drive 1.5 miles North on CR 122 to Ridge Road (left).
Continue 7.5 miles North to "T" with 150 & 101.
Drive North on CR 101.
DeLorme 96:C1
Roads of Colorado 98:C1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 90:A6
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Take Exit 90 of Interstate 70 at Rifle
Travel North on Highway 13 to Highway 325
Fishing Unit is 15 miles North on Highway 325.
DeLorme 34:C4
Roads of Colorado 75:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 70:C4
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Take Exit 90 of Interstate 70, North through Rifle
Take Highway 13, 3 miles North
Continue North on Highway 325 for 5 miles to Rifle Gap Reservoir
At Junction of Hwy 325 and CR 252, turn left on CR 252.
Follow CR 252 north to junction with CR 219.
Take right on CR 219, drive up to Correctional Facility (200 County Road 219).
DeLorme 34:C3
Roads of Colorado 75:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 70:D3
Take Exit 90 of Interstate 70, North through Rifle
Take Highway 13, 3 miles North
Continue North on Highway 325 for 5 miles to Rifle Gap Reservoir
DeLorme 34:C1
Roads of Colorado 75:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 70:D3
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From Interstate 70, take Exit 90.
There are several gravel pits along the north side of I70.
Rest Stop is located on North side of I70; west of Highway 13.
DeLorme 34:D3
Roads of Colorado 75:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 70:E3
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Take highway 550 south out of Montrose
Property is 20 miles south of Montrose
PA CO CHU PUK is northern entrance
This is pond over river bridge and to the right.
There are several overlooks further south along highway 550.
DeLorme 66:C3
Roads of Colorado 123:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 96:G3
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From Interstate 25, take Highway 14 Exit 269.
Travel 2.0 miles West on Highway 14 to Larimer County Road 3.
Drive North on CR 3 to first right (into Ridgewood Meadows subdivision).
To search for Varied Thrush:
Drive slowly around curving roads, respect private property.
Varied Thrush is in flocks of Robins.
DeLorme 20:D2
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G9
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From Meeker, go 20 miles West on Highway 64 to SWA
DeLorme 23:D7
Roads of Colorado 58:B2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 57:F10
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From Monte Vista; travel 3.0 miles east on Sherman Avenue to property.
DeLorme 80:D2
Roads of Colorado 142:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas
113:H9
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Take Highway 13 East from Meeker to Rio Blanco County Road 8.
Travel East on CR 8 Road for 44.0 miles to Ripple Creek Pass.
(You pass through Buford at 20.0 miles East of Meeker).
DeLorme 25:D7
Roads of Colorado 59:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 59:F8
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From Interstate 25, take Highway 34, Exit 257.
Drive 6.3 miles West on Hwy 34 to North Wilson Avenue.
Travel 0.2 miles North on N. Wilson Avenue to West 18th Street.
Drive West on W. 18th Street to view of lake.
DeLorme 30:A2
Roads of Colorado 48:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:A8
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From Interstate 25, take Mountain Vista Road Exit (exit 271)
Go West on Mountain Vista Road to Larimer County Road 11 (1.9 miles)
Turn North (Right) on CR 11
Turn West (Left) on Country Club Road (0.6 miles)
At Stop Sign turn left, continuing on Country Club Road
Follow Country Club Road to Highway 1 (fork in road) (1.9 miles).
Take left fork, hwy 1 to hwy 14 and turn right (North) (0.4 miles).
Follow hwy 14/287 until hwy 14 continues west as hwy 287 goes North (1.9 miles).
Continue on hwy 14 to Bellevue and turn West (left) on CR 52E (2.8 miles).
Follow CR 52E (Rist Canyon Road) into Rist Canyon (4.3 miles).
To Look for Northern Pygmy-Owls 2003
Follow Hwy 14 (as Hwy 287 goes North) to intersection with 54G Road.
Continue West on 54G Road 1.5 miles to Rist Canyon Road (52E Road).
Turn West on 52E Road and up Rist Canyon
(Set Odometer to Zero at Intersection of 54G & Rist Canyon Roads).
Look for Pygmy-Owls drive up Rist Canyon Road (52E):
Pass Road to Watson Lake at 0.7.
Pass 32 Road at 0.8.
Pass Post Office at 1.0.
Come to 27E Road at 1.4. (Owls have been reported here).
Come to first broken wooden fence posts at 2.8 (owl reports).
Come to second broken wooden fence posts at 3.0 (owl reports).
Come to Whale Rock at 3.9 (owl reports).
To Look for Northern Pygmy-Owls Directions given in 2002:
Take 52E beyond the sharp 20mph curve, enter the mouth of the canyon,
go through another curve and look for old, greenish wood fence posts
on your left. There are several "youngish" cottonwoods; the owl was
perched in one. Beware of lots of old passerine nests in these trees.
If you get to the blue rock you've gone too far for this particular
sighting (though it was several curves up that I saw the "fall" owls).
Additional January sightings were just a mile up from recent sighting.
DeLorme 20:C1
Roads of Colorado 48:C2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:F7
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Interstate 25 to Prospect Road (exit 268)
West on Prospect Road to East side of Poudre River (approx. 1.5 miles)
Parking Area just North of Prospect and East of Poudre
Just North of Prospect Road and West of Poudre are the Ponds of the Orthopedics Center
There are additional ponds to South and East of Prospect Road
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N 40 34.033 W 105 01.345 Alt: 4917'
East of Riverbend Ponds and on the south side of Prospect Road
is Running Deer Nature Area: N 40 33.850 W 105 01.771 Alt:
To search for Yellow-throated Vireo 5/30:
Sparks: "From Mulberry St. Timberline intersection go
south on Timberline and turn left on Cairnes Rd to
the parking area. From there head south west on the
main trail for about .5 miles. The bird was on the
east side of the trail by the gravel pit pond."
DeLorme 20:D2
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G9
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From Highway 50 in Lamar, drive south from the Arkansas River to East Maple Street.
Travel 0.6 miles East on E. Maple Street to Cemetery.
DeLorme 99:D7
Roads of Colorado 134:A3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 119:A11
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From Interstate 76, take Fort Morgan Exit 80.
Drive North on highway 52 for 0.1 miles.
Turn into park just South of the S. Platte River.
N 40 15.952 W 103 48.067 Alt: 4284'
DeLorme 94:C2
Roads of Colorado 67:E1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 65:C10
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East of Greeley along Highway 34 to County Road 87
Or West of Fort Morgan along Highway 34 to County Road 87
From Denver, take Interstate 76 northeast to Exit 60.
Take Exit, go to bottom of ramp and turn left (under bridge).
Follow north service road to East to Highway 144 (Morgan CR 1).
Turn West on Highway 34 and go to CR 87.
DeLorme 94:C1
Roads of Colorado 66:B1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 64:B6
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From Lake City, take Hwy 149 South to Mineral County Road 16.
Take CR 16 (becomes Hinsdale CR 520) approx. 4.0 miles to lake.
DeLorme 78:B1
Roads of Colorado 140:A1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 111:E9
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From Gunnison, take highway 135 north out of town.
Go 14 miles Northwest on highway 135 to property
and entrance to the unit. There is parking at several
locations and the entire 783 acres is open to the public.
There are many acres of wetlands as well as two miles of
frontage on the East River and upland meadows.
DeLorme 58:D3
Roads of Colorado 109:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 86:H1
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From Interstate 25, take exit 262
travel west on County Road 32 to Highway 287
Turn North on highway 287, lake on right (east) in approximately a mile.
From Horseshoe or Boyd Lake, travel north to CR 28
Travel west on CR 28 to Highway 287
Drive North on Highway 287 past CR 32 to lake on east side of highway.
DeLorme 30:A2
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:H9
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Best locations for observing Eurasian-collared Doves
North on First Avenue from Highway 50
First Avenue turns into CR 19
West on FF.5 to end of road
Also check trees by Barber Shop
Just West of First Avenue on HW 50
White-winged Dove was observed 7/25/2002
along CR FF.5; bird later flew North to CR GG.
DeLorme 98:D3
Roads of Colorado 131:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 117:B11
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From Highway 50, take highway 71 south.
Turn west (right) on Washington
Virginia is several blocks to the west.
Most recent sightings (2001) are around Lutheran Church,
several blocks west of above intersection. Go to west side of
the Church and look at tall trees along property border behind church.
(Avoid east side of Church, two dogs will bark constantly if they see you.
Industrial Drive & Spruce Avenue, Rocky Ford:
N 38 02.5335 W 103 44.1176 Alt: 7757'
DeLorme 98:D3
Roads of Colorado 131:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 117:B11
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From Rocky Ford, CO
Travel East on Highway 266
Turn North on County Road 20.5
(Note there is a road sign here, but numbers are worn off)
Sewage Ponds are less than two miles north.
DeLorme 98:D3
Roads of Colorado 131:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 117:B12
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From Rocky Ford, CO
East on Highway 266 (2.4 miles to parking area)
Drive east along county 80.5 for several other parking areas.
To Search for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher 9/28/2008:
Duane Nelson: Search a couple of miles east of Wildlife Area
where dry Fort Lyons Canal crosses highway.
There is a pullover on south side of Hwy 266 at canal crossing.
North side of road has seepage area with many Salt Cedars (Tamarask).
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was on wires west of crossing
and flew north into Salt Cedars.
Not relocated but could still be in the area.
DeLorme 98:D3
Roads of Colorado 131:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 117:B12
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From Interstate 70; take Havana Street, Exit 280.
Drive North on Havana Street, turn East on 56th avenue to Arsenal Entrance.
N 39 51.3653 W 104 47.4519 ALT: 5234'
Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Route to access East side of Arsenal & Burrowing Owl Colonies:
Take Interstate 70 to Pena Boulevard (Exit 285)
Travel northeast to 56th Avenue and exit.
Drive west for 0.2 miles to Buckley Road.
(Park in lot at Buckley Road & 56th Avenue)
(Buckley Road is closed to Vehicles, must hike in to see owls).
N 39 51.365 W 104 47.452 Alt: 5234'
Burrowing Owls in season approximately 2.0 miles north.
To Northern end of Buckley Road:
Take Interstate 70 to Pena Boulevard (Exit 285)
Travel northeast to 56th Avenue and exit.
Drive East on 56th avenue to Tower Road.
Travel North on Tower Road to 88th Avenue.
Drive West on 88th Avenue to Buckley Road.
Travel 1.0 miles on Buckley south to barrier.
N 39 50.459 W 104 47.449 Alt: 5295'
Burrowing Owls are approximately 1.0 miles south on foot.
DeLorme 41:B4
Roads of Colorado 81:E1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:B11
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From I70, take Federal Blvd Exit 272.
Travel south for 2 blocks to West 46th Avenue.
Lakes are west of Federal Blvd, north of W. 46th Avenue.
DeLorme 40:B2
Roads of Colorado 81:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:B9
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To Reach Cow Creek Area:
From the Intersections of Hwy 34 & 36 in Estes Park;
take Hwy 34 north & west 0.5 miles to MacGregor Avenue.
Turn North on MacGregor Avenue (it turns into Devil's Gulch Road).
Continue North on Devil's Gulch Road 4.5 miles to McGraw Ranch Road.
Take left Fork (McGraw Ranch Road) and continue to Cow Creek Trailhead.
To Search for Northern Pygmy-Owl 2008:
Listen around the "wooden stairs" about 0.7 miles west of trailhead.
To Search for Northern Pygmy-Owl 5/31/2006:
A pair of NOPO were located & Photographed by Hans' party on 4/16/2006.
The owls were up Cow Creek trail 1.0 miles to intersection of trails and
creek area. On 5/31, we heard and briefly observed a NOPO just east of
the trail intersections. It was just as the Cow Creek Trail ascends uphill
to first trail intersections and creek.
DeLorme 29:A6
Roads of Colorado 48:A4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:A4
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To Search for possible Smith's Longspur 5/31/2004:
Bruce Gill: "I saw an unusual bird (for me) in an unusual place.
I saw a male Smith's longspur just southeast of the Beaver Meadows
visitor's center in Rocky Mountain National Park. The Elk Meadows
RV Park butts up against the eastern Park boundary and a small
intermittent stream runs through the southern portion of the RV Park.
I saw the Smith's longspur in the willows about 30 yards inside the
east Park boundary, just west of the Elk Meadow western fence line."
DeLorme 29:A6
Roads of Colorado 47:F4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:B3
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From the intersection of Highway 40 & Highway 34 near Granby,
drive east on highway 34 approximately 16.0 miles to CR 491.
Turn left on CR 491 and drive approx. 1.5 miles to CR 492.
Two ponds are seen in less than 0.5 miles from CR 491 & 492.
DeLorme 28:B4
Roads of Colorado 63:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 61:C12
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To search for elusive Varied Thrush; requires 1300 foot gain during 5 mile hike:
From R.M.N.P.; Take highway 34 over Trail Ridge Road and the continental divide.
Start at Colorado River Trailhead near Milner Pass & Poudre Lake.
(First trailhead west of the continental divide; turnoff for trail on west side)
Follow Colorado River Trail toward Lulu City Site and beyond.
In 0.5 miles come to junction with sign to Lulu City and Thunder Pass.
Follow signs to Thunder Pass and come to junction with second sign.
(Just before Lulu City Site) Sign is for Lulu City and Thunder Pass.
Continue on trail past Lulu City Site (no town, just broken down cabin in woods).
Come to Lulu Creek and continue to second gravel streambed with foot bridge.
Cross stream and head uphill. There is sign to camp called Stage Road and sign
to Thunder Pass. Continue to sign for Thunder Pass & Box Canyon Campsite.
Follow signs to right to Grand Ditch (couple of buildings and equipment here).
Turn left and follow ditch to sign for Thunder Pass & Box Canyon Campsite.
Cross the footbridge and listen for the Varied Thrush.
Trail continues uphill with Lulu Creek on your right.
Bird was about halfway between ditch and campsite (1/4 mile above ditch).
DeLorme 28:A4
Roads of Colorado 63:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 61:A12
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From Interstate 25, take Prospect Road Exit 268.
Drive 4.0 miles West on Prospect Road to 240 West Prospect Road.
DeLorme 20:D2
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G8
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From Interstate 25, take Harmony Road (Exit 265).
Drive 5.5 miles West on Harmony Road to South Shields Street.
Travel 2.5 miles North on Shields Street to Park
(located just North of West Drake Road.
DeLorme 20:D2
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G8
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From Interstate 25, take Highway 50 Exit 97B (not business hwy 50)
Drive approx. 2.5 miles East to the city of Blende.
Check trees in southeast corner, north of pond
(Note: Cemetery has many trees; finding a specific bird may be difficult).
DeLorme 73:C6
Roads of Colorado 129:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 102:G2
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From Highway 50 in Canon City;
Turn South onto South Raynolds Avenue.
Right on Grand then immediate right onto Ash Lane.
Ash turns into Sherman. Turn right onto Linden Ave.
Linden turns into Park Ave. Rouse Park is on your
left at 1600 Park Avenue.
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 112:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 101:E7
DeLorme 26:A1
Roads of Colorado 44:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 59:A10
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From Interstate 80, take Gibbons Exit 285
Drive South on Lowell Road, 2 miles to Elm Island Road
Continue until you see the "Elm Island Road" sign for the second time
(the road comes in from the east, turns and follows "Lowell Road" for a half-mile,
then turns and continues west. The west road is the one you want to be on),
then go 3 miles west. The office is at the 90 degree corner, and has a good visible sign.
They're open 8 am to 5 pm, or a bit later, Monday through Sunday, and eager to help.
Latest Sightings: 4/8/2000
On April 7 & 8, Common crane, Sandhill mate and two colts were observed
near intersection of Barrows Rd and Prosser Rd (NE hwy 11); Hall County.
On April 4, the Common Crane was observed about 1 mile further south on Barrows Road.
On Sunday (April 2) The Common Crane and Family were back at
0.8 miles west of highway 11 on Denham Road (first road south of Platte).
This morning (Sunday 3/26) the Common Crane and family were by Platte River Drive
1.5 miles west of highway 11. They were at the edge of a cornfield, west of and close to
the road at the point where it makes its first jog south. Later they flew over into
a field NW of the turn in the road, into tall grass and weeds, and were harder to see.
There were no cranes at all along Denman Road west of highway 11.
To find the field take the Wood River I-80 Exit 300 & cross the Platte River.
Continue south on Highway 11 about a mile until you come to Platte River Drive.
Go west on Platte River Drive to a point where the road turns sharply south (about 1 mile).
It is at this corner where the birds have been seen recently.
This morning the Whooping Crane was in the same area as the Common Crane.
A second Whooping Crane was along Interstate 80 between exits 300 & 305.
When viewing these birds, please respect private property & do not
trespass. If you see the COMMON CRANE, please notify the Nebraska
Bird line at 402 292-5325 or by e-mail at lpdlfrd@juno.com.
In western Nebraska at Lake McConaughy on the 12th, the TUFTED DUCK was
seen again on Keystone Lake near the diversion dam.
The Tufted Duck was seen on 3/26 at Keystone Lake, east of Lake McConaughy.
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Travel Interstate 470 to Wadsworth (Hwy 121)
Go South 5.0 miles on Hwy 121 to Waterton Canyon Road (CR 7) Turn East (Left)
Travel 0.9 miles on Waterton Canyon Road to N. Rampart Range Road.
At North Rampart Range Road turn South (Right) and drive 2.3 miles to
Roxborough Park Road (CR 3) turn left; after 1 block; then right to state park.
Searching for Ovenbirds of Roxborough State Park
Four have been found on the Carpenter Peak Trail
(upper third) just beyond the meadow
where the trail looses some elevation before the last traverse to the peak
One on the South Rim trail, west side, near the top out,
and near a large Douglas Fir that is close to the trail.
DeLorme 50:A2
Roads of Colorado 80:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:F8
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Travel Interstate 470 to Wadsworth (Hwy 121)
Go South 5.0 miles on Hwy 121 to Waterton Canyon Road (CR 7) Turn East (Left)
Travel 0.9 miles on Waterton Canyon Road to N. Rampart Range Road.
At North Rampart Range Road turn South (Right)
Drive South 0.6 miles to Village Circle East.
Turn East (left) on Village Circle East and drive 0.1 miles to Elmwood Street.
To Search for Bohemian Waxwings 2/6:
Look at Crabapple tree at 7655 Elmwood Street
and surrounding neighborhood.
DeLorme 50:A2
Roads of Colorado 80:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:F8
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From Canon City, take highway 50 West out of town.
After approx. 8.5 miles, at Buckskin Joes turn South and follow signs to Gorge.
Nature Center can be observed without paying entrance fee.
Checkout Fuji Photo overlook just south of entrance for
other birds and the view. Peregrine Falcons have nested
across the gorge to west of this overlook.
N 38 29.8007 W 105 19.7782 ALT: 6349'
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 112:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 100:D6
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From I25, take the East Evans Avenue Exit.
Travel 3.5 miles West on East Evans Avenue to South Platte Drive.
Park is on the West side of S. Platte Drive, 0.5 miles North of Evans.
N 39 40.9294 W 105 00.2569 Alt: 5321'
DeLorme 40:C3
Roads of Colorado 81:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:C9
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From Basalt, take Forest Road 105 East to Ruedi Reservoir
Continuing past Ruedi Reservoir on FR 105
At Biglow, take FR 501 to end (stay on left fork) to trailhead for Savage Lakes
DeLorme 46:A3
Roads of Colorado 77:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 72:G2
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From Saguache, travel 9.0 miles south on highway 285 to CR R
Turn east on CR R and drive 1.5 miles to property.
DeLorme 80:A1
Roads of Colorado 126:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 113:C9
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Take Interstate 25 to Exit 98A
At Traffic light turn South (Left) onto southbound Santa Fe Avenue
Take Santa Fe to Locust Street (just before bridge over Arkansas)
Turn East (Left) on Locust Street; parking area is 0.4 miles East
An alternate (easiest spot for Rusty Blackbirds)
Continue on Santa Fe over bridge at Arkansas River
At stoplight, stay left (on Santa Fe)
Just past stoplight, turn North (Left) on Moffat Street
Parking Area 0.1 miles; Take bridge over Arkansas to Runyon Lake
DeLorme 73:B6
Roads of Colorado 129:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 102:G2
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From Interstate 25, take Exit 255 (Highway 402).
Drive West for 5.8 miles on 402 (also 18 Road) to S. Tyler Avenue.
Turn South on S. Tyler Avenue (CR 17C) and travel 0.2 miles to 18th Street SW (16H Street).
The private reservoir is to the south (bring a scope).
A better view is from the South Side of the Reservoir.
From 402 Road & S. Tyler Avenue travel 1.0 miles to 19 Road.
Drive 0.4 miles South on 19 Road to 28th Street SW.
Travel approximately 0.3 miles East on 28th Street SW to Reservoir.
DeLorme 30:A2
Roads of Colorado 48:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:B8
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From Interstate 25, take Exit 74 (Colorado City exit)
Drive west on highway 165 to Rye.
At Rye continue west on Main Street (turns into CR 248).
Continue West to Park Road, take Park Road North to Cuerna Verde Road.
Travel West on Cuerna Verde Road to Park.
To Search for Ovenbird & Painted Bunting:
Look 50 yards East of Preseren Road and North
of "picnic area" sign, just North of deep ditch.
DeLorme 82:A3
Roads of Colorado 129:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 115:C10
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From Interstate 25, take exit 74 (Colorado City Exit; Highway 165)
Drive West on Highway 165 through Colorado City to Rye (8 miles)
Continue on the highway as it turns north (past Post Office & Schools)
Turn Right on Old San Isabel Road (about 1 mile from previous curve)
One mile after turning is Yellow House (8238) with detached garage.
The best thing to do is use the west driveway entrance (circular drive) and
park on the grass. There's an opening in the rocks with two fairly tall
clumps of ornamental grass to mark it. Come on in! (phone (719) 489-2869)
DeLorme 82:A3
Roads of Colorado 129:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas
115:C10
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