Crow Valley update

[DAVID A LEATHERMAN]

After spending from about 9am to 2:30pm refinding, losing, refinding, losing the Lucy's Warbler at Eaton Cemetery today, I went east on CR74 thru Galeton and Cornish Ponds to 392 and then north to Briggsdale.  Nothing notable at Cornish Ponds except for Black-necked Stilts and Wilson's Phalaropes.  It looks in good condition, however.

At the intersection of SR392/CR77 and SR14 is a sign saying CR77 is closed, presumably because Crow Creek is across the road a mile or so north.  Not sure if a person could park in Briggsdale and walk to Crow Valley.  Based on what I saw two days ago, I would presume about half of the normal area is still not under water and walkable.   Perhaps the USFS has the area completely closed for safety reasons.  Be advised.

Dave Leatherman
Fort Collins

[Sandra Laursen]

thanks a bunch for this update on Crow Valley, Dave - had been hoping to head out there for some birding this weekend.  I'll be glad for updates throughout this week from anyone who is in the area.

Sandra Laursen
Boulder

[The "Nunn Guy"]

Hi all

I just spoke with our Pawnee Ranger District staff about what Dave reported earlier.  Weld County has closed Hwy 77 because of safety reasons (ie, flooding) and as such we (U. S. Forest Service) have closed Crow Valley Campground until further notice (ie, campgrounds dry up, Hwy 77 reopens).

Stay tuned here Pawnee Ranger District number is 970-346-5000.

Thanks Gary Lefko, Nunn
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