Category Archives: Scenery

Manitou Lake

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Roger

I spent a couple of afternoon hours looking for a rare Common Black Hawk. After I saw it, I walked the trail around the lake. There were several fall sparrows feeding together along the shore. They gave me some i.d. … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Gulch

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Roger

Based on lists by other birders, this is the go-to place for high-mountain species in El Paso County. I went early on a Friday that was forecasted to get up to 90°. The Rainbow Gulch Trail is about a mile-and-a-half-long … Continue reading →

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Catamount Reservoir

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Roger

I hiked to Catamount Reservoir from Green Mountain Falls — a hike I’ve made twice before with coworkers and friends. It was a beautiful day, although a bit warm, and the trails were crowded. A touch of altitude sickness prevented … Continue reading →

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Back to Elevenmile Canyon

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Roger

When I looked at my Eleven Mile Canyon bird list after my last visit, I saw that I was only four birds away from being the person who has seen the most birds there. And there is a trail to … Continue reading →

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Elevenmile

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Roger

When I saw that Wednesday was forecasted to be clear with a high of 71°, I decided to take the day off and explore. I spent the morning in Elevenmile Canyon and then after lunch I went to Eleven Mile … Continue reading →

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