Thanks to Bill Kaempfer for his story of giving. Without preaching too much, there are many little and big things we can all do to help flood victims out. Several of my friends have be affected - one has lost his house. Food, clothing, shelter, (and binoculars), are all appreciated. Any small thing you can do. Some birding stuff: Large flocks of barn swallows going through the Twin Lakes area yesterday. Twin Lakes is open and not too bad - some muddy spots. Around Louisville, lots of brewer's blackbirds are coming through, mostly in parking lots and suburban areas. Coal Creek Trail is CLOSED - it's torn up really badly in Louisville and Lafayette, with giant chunks of concrete ripped out of the ground and gaping holes in the hiking trails. Walden Sawhills and Heatherwood Trails are all closed as of Tuesday. Heatherwood Trail is under tons of mud. The parking lot at Sawhills is open, but that is as far as you can go. I saw more swarms of barn swallows, some chickadees, mourning doves, Canada geese, and song sparrows there. Teller, Whiterocks, and adjoining trails were all closed Monday. The city is still assessing them. Not much birds in the parking areas. 95th Street between Valmont and Lookout Roads is still closed. Bridge damage. Rocky Mountain Park (see their website) is now partially open. I-70 and then over to Estes or Granby are the only ways in (all routes from Lyons are closed), but Trailridge Road is reported to be open now to the public. Check website for updates. Check local and county websites for continual updates on trail conditions. Please remember that you are subject to fine and arrest in some of these places, so please obey the rules and don't give the birding community a black-eye. This is your chance to go and explore new areas besides the "normal" trails. Thanks, John T (Tumasonis)
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