Took a nice hike up Rito Alto Creek, Saguache County, yesterday and watched birds along the trail. Went to Blind Lake (no fish) and it was a healthy climb. I saw my first Townsend's Warbler of the year. Another bird I don't see very often is Golden-crowned Kinglet and it was there with many Ruby-crowned Kinglets. Dipper, Yellow-rumped warbler, Junco, Thrush spp, and Hairy Woodpecker rounded out the day.
John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO