Next Wave of Birds Arriving

[John Rawinski]

Yesterday, I birded the Monte Vista Refuge and other San Luis Valley hotspots. The cranes had been leaving all week and there were a scattered few left at MVNWR and at Smith Reservoir. But the next wave of other birds is arriving this week. 

Recent arrivals include Franklins Gull, Avocets, Lesser Yellowlegs, Marsh Wrens, swallows, Williamson's Sapsucker, and Blue-winged Teal. 

I will be leading a Valley birding trip for the Friends group on Saturday at Smith Reservoir at 9:00 -1200 am April 12 open to all and just show up. We will work on birding skills for all levels. We'll spend the morning at the lake. Might do a look for Mountain Plover nearby too. Be advised you need your new 2025 State Wildlife Area pass as well. Migration is ON!

John Rawinski

Monte Vista, CO 81144