[cobirds] Timnath Reservoir - LARIMER

Timnath Reservoir was teeming with birds this afternoon. Species that I considered highlights were 2 Wilson's Snipe and 1 Pectoral Sandpiper in the NE corner of the reservoir. Huge numbers of geese, ducks, grebes, herons, cormorants, pelicans, coots and gulls. A single White-faced Ibis. No rarities identified but I wouldn't want to say there are none out there!

My advice: enjoy it while it lasts. Construction crews have been working near the parking area on the west side of the reservoir, and there is this from the website of the home developer on the east side of the reservoir. My heart is sinking...

Timnath to Pilot Boating Program Soon

August. 6th, 2013, Timnath, Colo – Get your boats ready! After being idle for several years, the Town of Timnath plans to restart a boating program on Timnath Reservoir. The Town is planning to pilot a program yet this year. The program, which is set to begin August 15th, will include the opening of a park facility on the south end of the Reservoir and the use of lower impact boats such as kayaking and sailing. The Town plans to expand and grow the program next year to more aggressively use the surface of the Reservoir. While the exact plans for future use have not been finalized, water-skiing, wake-boarding, boating, etc. seems imminent.

"It is great to see that the Town of Timnath is putting the Reservoir to use," said Gary Hoover, Development Manager of WildWing. "It is a great asset and amenity to the Town of Timnath and WildWing residents. We look forward to working with the Town to expand the program and make it successful in years to come."

Contact April D. Getchius, AICP (Town Manager) for more detail – 970-224-3211

John Shenot

Fort Collins

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