Sunday, July 29, 2012

Parker to Brighton

July 28, 2012

Bryan Ehlmann:

Sue and I had business in Parker and returned by way of a "shortcut" to avoid traffic on Highway 83 (Parker Road).  Take Main Street east until it ends.  Turn left (North) and stay on paved road until it hits Inspiration Road.  Take left (West) on Inspiration Road to Smoky Hill Road to Aurora Parkway.  Continue on Smoky Hill Road to Parker Road (toward Cherry Creek State Park) or take Aurora Parkway North toward Barr Lake State Park.  You pass Aurora Reservoir at Smokey Hill Road.  A great shortcut to avoid traffic and more scenic also!

Along Inspiration Road, we saw a Say's Phoebe and Loggerhead Shrike (on left in open fields).  We stopped and walked down to the south shore of Aurora Reservoir.  No uncommon birds (gulls) seen.  If fact birds were few.

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