Pueblo West Gravel Pit

[Carl Bendorf]

Would anyone be willing to tell me more about how to bird the Pueblo West Gravel Pits in Pueblo County?  Where and how to access?  Typical birding strategy (viewing from a single point?  walking directions? etc.?)

It's an eBird hotspot but I haven't be able to figure out exactly where one might go.

Feel free to respond directly.

Thank you in advance.

Carl Bendorf

Longmont

[Christine Alexander]

Might be easier to park at the historic building East just before the Turn into the parking lots at Valco ponds.  There is a bridge that is north of the parking lots there from the trail. Go over the bridge along the trail north until you arrive at the gravel pit.  Most likely need a scope. Shortest distance if lugging a scope.

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[Kip Miller]

Carl,

A couple of options Brandon Percival suggested to me: (And I use both....)

1. Park in the Osprey Picnic Area lot of Lake Pueblo State Park and walk east to the gravel pit/lake on the paved bike trail. (Just before getting there I usually angle right on what seems to be an old road and then you can walk closer to the shore where you like.)

2. Park in the state park's "Chain of Lakes and Arkansas River Access" parking lot on Hwy 96 just east of the "Goodnight Barn" and walk north to the gravel pit/lake. You'll actually need to walk a bit northwest to cross a bridge, but it's pretty obvious on site. You can also check the pond just north of the parking lot.

Good birding,

Kip Miller

Colorado Springs

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[Carl Bendorf]

Thanks, All!