Summit County RFI and Cattail Pond (Larimer) 2/11/12

[Bill Blackburn]

The Trumpeter Swan was not at Cattail Pond today. There were a large
number of Redheads and American Wigeons though.

My sister just moved to Breckenridge, and I was wondering if anyone
could provide some good locations to view the following species in
Summit county (or locations outside Summit county that are still close
to Breckenridge):

Boreal Owl
Evening Grosbeak
American Tree-toed Woodpecker
White-tailed Ptarmigan

I'll be headed up there tomorrow to scout out the six sites listed
here:
http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/county/bird_a_county.php?name=Summit
But would love a couple more ideas.

Can the rest stop at the top of Vail Pass be worth checking out?
She is only up there for the winter and would love to see these
species if possible.

Thanks.

Bill Blackburn
Broomfield, Co

[Joe Roller]

Go on to Google  maps or online some how and find Elk Thistle Drive,

which is west of Silverthorne and up the mountain from there. Go north

a couple of short blocks and park at the very end of the cul de sac. 

Look for Evening Grosbeaks in the trees just north of this parking spot.

THey come and go and can be hiding in the trees. Pine Grosbeaks are

possible on the very tops of trees and Northern Goshawk might fly over

briefly.

Walk back to two houses you just passed before parking there are feeders with 

most of the montane birds, at least two sp of Rosy Finches.

Joe Roller

Bill Blackburn
Broomfield, Co

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