Wednesday, July 11, 2007

DIA Owl Loop

July 11, 2007

Gary Z and I circled the DIA Owl Loop on our bikes. Total distance was 33.7 miles. We started at 56th avenue and Buckley Road, circled the Owl Loop and returned. It threatened to rain, fortunately did not.

Birds were rather scarce. We did see 21 Burrowing Owls along the trek.

East side of Rocky Mountain Arsenal ........................ 5

3.4 miles east/Tower Road & 96th ave....................... 8

Trussville Road & 120th ave....................................... 1

Powhaton Road & 128th ave ...................................... 3

0.2 miles/north/56th ave & Tower............................ 4

Sparrows included Song, 1 Grasshopper, and 1 Brewer's.

Birds missed included Lark Buntings and longspurs.

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