So the latest from here is that we have about 8,000 to 12,000 cranes at the Monte Vista Refuge. (There are more in other locations in the Valley as well.) Water has been flowing for some time now at the Refuge and reaching new wetlands, and the birds are taking advantage of that. So now you can see them on both sides of Hwy 15 (on east and west side turnouts), the auto tour loop, 7S road, and toward the Research Unit, west on 8S. Each places gives different aspects and lighting conditions for photographers. In addition, plenty of Canada and Cackling Geese with one lone Ross's Goose thrown in for you to find. So far, they are not using the 8S turnout fields very much but things change daily it seems. Enjoy the cranes...they are here today and...well you know how to finish!
John Rawinski Monte Vista, CO -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en * All posts should be signed with the poster's full name and city. Include bird species and location in the subject line when appropriate * Join Colorado Field Ornithologists https://cobirds.org/CFO/Membership/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/0b9bbfd3-6eeb-4afc-a3d7-5f3edc5f748an%40googlegroups.com.
