I stopped by this afternoon to see if the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
was still around - we did not see the bird Sat. on the Spring Count
when we drove around Marston Reservoir (probably because it was
raining steadily). Within 10 minutes of my arrival, I found the
Scissor-tailed and watched him for about 15 minutes. Sometimes he
perched on the fence separating Marston Reservoir from the homeowners,
other times he perched on the rocks beyond the fence and road next to
to Marston Reservoir (Denver County), and other times he used the open
space area directly in front of the grove of trees perching on tall
weed stalks (Jefferson County). I believe the fence is the dividing
line between Denver and Jefferson County.
By standing at the end of the cul-de-sac in front of the sign NO
TRESPASSING - BIRD SANCTUARY and behind the split rail fence, glassing
the area from the end of the last house on your left (7413 W. Layton
Way) along the fence line and road to the cattail marsh, and then the
open area in front of you in front of the grove of trees, one should
have a good chance of seeing the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
DIRECTIONS:
From the intersection of S. Wadsorth Blvd. and W. Bellview Ave.,
1. go east on Bellview
2. after a short distaance, turn left on Balsam St.
3. Follow Balsam St. - it turns slighty to the right and becomes W.
Grand Ave.
4. From W. Grand Ave., turn right on W. Layton Way and follow it
south until it ends.
Stand in front of the NO TRESPASSING SIGN - BIRD SANCTUARY and glass
the area in front of you.
Mike Henwood
Morrison
Jefferson County
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