Hanover Fire update

[Brandon]

We believe, the only part of Chico Basin Ranch that burned, is the eastern part, where most birders don't go.  It appears all the usual birding spots on the Ranch didn't burn!  The one E-bird Hotspot that may have burned, is the Woodlot on Hanover Road, that has had Black-throated Blue, Chestnut-sided, Hooded Warblers, and this year breeding Ladder-backed Woodpeckers.  Quite a bit of the Cholla grasslands along Hanover Road, certainly burned as well.  As far as I know, non-residents aren't allowed on Hanover Road yet, so we don't officially know if the Woodlot has burned, though there is a pretty good chance it has.  I've made a map, with roads, showing where the fire has burned.  If you want me to e-mail it, I will send it to you.

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Brandon Percival
Pueblo West, CO

[Brandon]

As of last night the Hanover Fire in El Paso/Pueblo Counties is 100% contained and all evacuation areas are open.  So, Hanover Road should now be open, so people can get to Chico Basin Ranch again.  The Ranch lost some pasture and animals it sounds like, in eastern part of the Ranch.  All the usual birding locations didn't burn at all, it appears!  We assume the woodlot on Hanover Road, which was an ebird hotspot, likely burned down, though when someone goes along Hanover Road soon, then we'll know for sure.

Brandon K. Percival
Pueblo West, CO

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[linda hodges]

Since a home was lost on DeGroot road, I fear for the Burrowing Owls at DeGroot and Hanover. 

If anyone can report on that area, I'd appreciate hearing about it.

Thanks,

Linda Hodges

​Colorado Springs​

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[Brandon]

A couple updates from Bill Maynard.  The Hanover Woodlot was saved!!  So, the pair of Ladder-backed Woodpeckers that are breeding there, should be okay.  The Chico Birder Brunch is ON for tomorrow still.