I should give more information on the Lake rules and regulations as well as location for those attempting to come today.
The precise location is: from the top of the earthen dam; 50 yards east of the concrete spillway. There is a patch of mountain and sandbar willow below the dam on the north side, within 20 ft of where you stand; the lake is behind you on the south side. This patch of willows spans from the spillway to the east for about 100 yards. This is where the warbler was seen gleaning off the willow leaves. During my observations, it stayed right on the edge of the willows in full view from the top of the earthen dam. Note, the dam is on the north end of the lake; with the spillway on the NW corner of the lake, directly across from where you first drive in.
The park requires a $6/car day pass to get in. The current lady (?name?) which is hosting the park is aware of the bird and that others will be coming to view it. It is supposed to be open from dawn to dusk; but they often open late and close early, catering to fishermen. If closed, it *is* usually ok to park outside along Hwy 67 and walk in, in order to bird. While the park is open, if you attempt to park outside the fee area and walk in – in order avoid the fee, expect to be asked to leave.
Feel free to call me at 719.205.5650 if I can provide further assistance.
Jeff J Jones
Teller County - 8500' - Montane Woodlands
From: cobirds@googlegroups.com [mailto:cobirds@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paula Hansley
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:31 AM
To: CObirds
Subject: [cobirds] Brewster's Warbler, Teller County
CObirders,
I drove to the lake late yesterday from Louisville and arrived before 7 pm only to find the gate down! The website for Manitou Lake says "dawn to dusk". I parked illegally on Hwy. 67 (a little pull-off) and crawled through the fence into the park. Upon reaching the willow carr, I was surrounded by a large flock of warblers-- mostly Wilson's and Yellow-rumped. I looked and looked in the fading light, but could not find the Brewster's. I wonder if it was the same flock? The area was at least 100 yds south of the dam along the edge of the willow carr fairly close to highway 67.
That's a huge willow carr!
Paula Hansley
Louisville
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