On something of a lark this chilly, overcast morning, dog and I climbed straight up to the ridge above our usual trail—and a little farther, reaching about 6,300 feet. No birds up there (few anywhere today), but a wonderful long view.
Did see a few of the usual suspects down near the trailhead—including a sparrow in a rose bush.
Grandeur Peak Area List
At 8:09 MST, I hiked about 1,200 feet up a mountain.
1. House Finch** (v)
2. Song Sparrow
3. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay (v)
4. Rock Pigeon*
5. Dark-eyed Junco
6. Black-capped Chickadee
7. European Starling*
8. Black-billed Magpie*
Elsewhere
9. California Quail
(v) Voice only
*Also elsewhere
**Voice only elsewhere
Tags: black-billed magpie, black-cappe chickadee, Caliornia quail, dark-eyed junco, European starling, house finch, rock pigeon, song sparrow, Woodhouse’s scrub jay
