An estimated 53,200 birds migrated over Rio Grande County last night (BirdCast) so I ventured to the Del Norte Riverwalk to see if I could find a few of them. It did not disappoint with a male Chestnut-sided warbler and female Rose-breasted Grosbeak among all the other colorful birds. A Black Phoebe was also seen nearby.
In the past week, A Common Loon at Stabilization SWA, White-winged Dove on the Malm Trail, two different late Snow Geese (Russell Lakes and Sanchez) and a Northern Waterthrush near Saguache.
Enjoy the migration while it is ON!
John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO