Brewer's Sparrows in Saguache county

[Gregg Goodrich]

Cobirders 

On the way back to Denver from South Fork this morning, Ann and I birded Saguache county road 38A near Penitente Canyon. It was fun to find Brewer's Sparrows and get some photos and a recording. Also in the area were Vesper Sparrows and Sage Thrashers. See list below for song and photos.

eBird Checklist – 4322–4424 County Road 38A, Del Norte US-CO (37.7884,-106.3018), Colorado – Sun Jul 09, 2017 – 9 species http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S38057331

Atlas II says Brewer's Sparrows do a second nest, so that may explain why they are still singing on territory. Penitente Canyon is one of Colorado's hidden gems for hiking, rock climbing, biking and cool history. 

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Also, The Mystic Biscuit in Del Norte makes great biscuits.

Gregg Goodrich 

Highlands Ranch