Water is Running Cranes are a Coming

[John Rawinski]

Drove by the Monte Vista NWR this morning (2/16) and saw that the wells are running and flooding into the wetland fields. The birds are flocking into these areas, and will venture out for feeding mornings and evenings. Fantastic time of year to be out there. I will try to keep you posted on best places to watch, as the birds do make adjustments during the next 5 weeks. 

I will again be leading a birdwalk at 10 on Friday March 6th. We bird at Home Lake which is now open water and has an abundance of waterfowl. Kingfisher has also been hanging around as well.  You will need to sign up on the MV Crane Festival website to participate. Let the birding begin!!

John Rawinski

Monte Vista, CO