Elk Thistle Drive feeders "closed" (Summit County)

[Adam Vesely]

Hi all,

Many of you are familiar with the private feeders in the front yard of an Elk Thistle Drive (Wildernest area, Silverthorne, Summit County) property, which usually affords great views of Rosy Finches and other mountain species.  Today while driving by, the owners have posted a sign essentially saying "No Loitering/Standing/Parking" and "No cameras/scopes/binoculars."  I'm not sure how new the sign is, but I think it's recent (unless it was covered with snow a few months ago).  When I spoke with the pleasant owner a few months ago, she said they've been having problems with people coming on to their property, issues with tour buses, and even argumentative foreigners.  It appears they've had enough, and that birders are no longer welcome.  All FYI in case any of you think about stopping by. 

Sincerely,

Adam Vesely

Thornton, CO