Dale
Dale used to be the hummingbird capital of Grant County, but many of the residents have disappeared as have their feeders. Rufous, Black-chinned, Calliope and Broad-tailed have frequented this small community.
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Dale used to be the hummingbird capital of Grant County, but many of the residents have disappeared as have their feeders. Rufous, Black-chinned, Calliope and Broad-tailed have frequented this small community.
...Sandhill Cranes stage here during spring migration. There are some ponds that can abound with waterfowl. Look for rosy-finches during the winter.
...There is a seasonal rest area a couple of miles towards Long Creek from the pass that can be good for a variety of birds. The open grasslands around Long Creek can be good for hawks, sparrows and...
The lower end has parched/rocky south facing slopes and the upper end is mixed forest and lush meadows. Veery and Gray Catbird have been found along here, besides the usual warblers, wrens, American Dipper and mountain forest species.
...This high mountain lake is just over 6000 feet in elevation. A mixed conifer forest surrounds the lake. Possible species at this location include Common Goldeneye, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Ruffed Grouse, Dusky Grouse...