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Hiking – Seminar: Late migrating birds at Pastorius Reservoir SWA (Durango area)

Seminar: Late migrating birds at Pastorius Reservoir SWA (Durango area)

  • Sat, Oct 19, 2024
  • Western Slope
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 2.0 mi

9am at Pastorius. Directions from Durango: Drive east on Highway 160 about 6 miles to CO 172 and turn right (south) toward the airport. After about two miles turn right (west) on CR 302. After about one mile turn right on CR 304, an unpaved road. Pastorius is on the right after less than 0.5 mile. Driving time from Durango is around 20 minutes depending on your starting point.

Mike Foster, CMC leader emeritus is doing this seminar and registration is free via Sierra Club:www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

In addition to the reservoir this site offers several conifer habitats and a large meadow. Expect to find migrating songbirds in the trees, plus ducks and geese in the reservoir; bring a scope if you have one.  No dogs please. Leisurely pace. Trip will be about two miles on level dirt trails. 

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Dress for the weather and bring binocular, snacks, and water. Sunscreen and bug juice always a good idea. For added enjoyment, download the free App called Merlin onto your phone.

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