Sego Springs SWA Report

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This SWA is east of Manassa (Conejos County), and it was a nice cool day for some birding down that way. At this location, the San Antonio River joins the Conejos river and there is a least a few miles of cottonwood galleries to explore. This area is normally closed during the nesting season so be advised.

Sadly, both rivers are bone dry. I have never seen that in my years here.  Birds were never abundant, but could be coaxed into view.

Sagebrush Sparrow, at least 6, were seen along the 2 track going in. Rock Wren families were flitting on the rocks.

Virginia's and MacGillivrays Warblers were observed in the brushy habitats.  Cordilleran and W Wood-pewees, Am Goldfinch, Spotted Towhees, Lincoln's Sparrow and Kingfisher were some of the other treasures along the way. Please send us some RAIN!

John Rawinski

Monte Vista, CO