May 31st Field Trip – Spanish Creek
May 31 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Leader: Tim Preso
406-600-3302 presofamily@msn.com
Until mid-afternoon; moderate walking on forest trail, with several hundred foot elevation gain
This trip follows Spanish Creek through the Flying D Ranch, to the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. We will spend most of the morning birding along the road focusing on the grasslands and forest edges. Once at the trailhead there is a juxtaposition of habitats, which support an interesting mix of birds. In one direction the trail borders the wet willow riparian area along Spanish Creek. Going in the other direction, the trail climbs through dry open slopes.
Meet at The Jump at Cottonwood Road and Highway 191 (the rear parking lot behind the building) at 7:30 AM. 4 car or 10-person limit. Please contact the leader to sign-up.
