Although much of this period was used to catch up on mundane activities around home, there were a few opportunities to visit some of the areas within a one hour drive of Montrose. I've also included a few sunsets and some of the wildlife encountered in my travels.
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House Finch |
Driving around on McKenzie Butte resulted in some good views of the San Juan Mountains.
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Western Meadowlark |
Lately, a herd of mule deer have been grazing near my house, spending time in the small park across the street.
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Mourning Dove |
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Robin |
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Yellow-headed Blackbird |
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Western Tanager |
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On the night of the Flower Moon, I drove to Ridgway to watch the moon rise over the Cimarron Range.
The next morning, I caught the moonset from my back door.
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