It wasn’t exactly a spring storm, but the precipitation forecast for today (a little rain, a little snow) did arrive—albeit a bit later than expected. Dog and I got through about half our hike before a light shower arrived.

Quite a few birds, though few photo possibilities. Most dependable posers lately have been scrub-jays. Today was no exception.

A quick hike, a good hike. Snow showers in afterward. Clearing at evening.

Tomorrow the first sunny day of spring.

Grandeur Peak Area List
At 8:09 a.m. (9:09 MDT), I hiked a few hundred feet up a mountain.

1. Black-capped Chickadee
2. Pine Siskin (v)
3. American Robin*
4. Black-billed Magpie (v)
5. Rock Pigeon*
6. Lesser Goldfinch (v)
7. House Finch* (v)
8. Song Sparrow** (v)
9. Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
10. Northern Flicker** (v)
11. Spotted Towhee (v)

Elsewhere

12. House Sparrow (v)
13. Eurasian Collared-dove

Mammals

Red Squirrel
Mule Deer

(v) Voice only
*Also Elsewhere
**Voice only Elsewhere