How to find Melody Tempel Grove.

Joe Roller

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May 5, 2020, 1:40:39 PM5/5/20

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The easiest way to locate it would be to enter the name on the eBird Hotspot map.

You'll see that this magical migrant trap, a tree-lined canal, is in NE Bent County.

It's about a 3.5 hour drive from the Denver metro area, way southeast of Limon and south

of the metropolis of Eads.

Melody Tempel Grove lies on a private working ranch and was set up to be welcoming to birders by the rancher,

Mr. Gail Tempel, in honor of his late wife, Melody. There are benches and plantings; it's a refreshing oasis.

IF you are not restricted by state or local travel rules, it's worth a visit, especially

in May. A great many rarities have been seen here, culminating in

today's Hermit Warbler, reported by Tracy Pheneger.

Joe Roller, Denver

Eric Dinkel

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May 7, 2020, 11:34:13 AM5/7/20

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Curious if anyone has any suggestions about where to pitch a tent in Bent county. I don’t have current travel restrictions and would love to go check out the grove and other spots down there but with camping still not allowed I’m curious where to sleep (and I’d like to avoid motels).

Eric Dinkel
Colorado

Joe Roller

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May 7, 2020, 11:44:15 AM5/7/20

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Eric,

Duane Nelson is THE guy there and can answer your questions.

Joe Roller, Denver

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