Black Phoebes in Gunnison Gorge (Montrose/Delta)

[Lee Farese]

Hi All,

Spent all yesteday on the Gunnison River from the Chukar Trail (Montrose County, nearest to Olathe) to Pleasure Park (Delta County, near Hotchkiss). I was surprised along the river to see not just a handful of Black Phoebes, but 14! A few of these were clearly in pairs, but many were spaced out along the river, so I wouldn't be surprised if there were many others missed. Seems like a healthy population in the gorge.

We also heard a Chukar, saw many Dippers and countless Say's Phoebes along with many others. A beautiful day on the river.

Lee Farese

These days in Crawford