Gunnison Three-toed Woodpeckers - July 7

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Jason Beason

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Jul 8, 2014, 11:38:33 AM7/8/14

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Yesterday Greg Levandoski and I surveyed spruce-fir habitat near Rainbow Lake (forest road 724 to access north of Blue Mesa Reservoir) in Gunnison National Forest (Gunnison County). At least 8 Three-toed Woodpeckers were seen or heard including some while hiking out of survey area. Please contact me if you are interested in trying to find them for more detailed directions. Two of the woodpeckers were less than a mile from the trailhead. Several of the regular high-elevation species were also found (Pine Grosbeak, Brown Creeper, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, Red Crossbill, etc.). On early in the morning of July 2nd I saw at least one Long-eared Owl along the same access road (FR 724) and they could be nesting along the creek since there are many old magpie nests.