Mormon Gap
Just outside of Rangeley, this area of sparse pinyon-juniper and desert habitat is a good place to look for species such as Say’s Phoebe, Lark Sparrow, Black-throated Sparrow, and Loggerhead Shrike. Rarer species possible include Scott’s Oriole and Burrowing Owl in one of the White-tailed Prairie-Dog colonies.
Restrictions: None
County: Rio Blanco
Directions: Head northwest from Rangely on Hwy 64 then south on county road 21; turn around at end of pavement and return.
Alternate Directions: From Rangely, head west on CO 64 for 12.5 miles to Rio Blanco CR 21, on the left. This road goes 4.8 miles to the state line; bird anywhere along here.
Habitat: Grassland/Prairie, Pinyon/Juniper Forest
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: BLM
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some car birding
Delorme: 22 C1
ROC: 48 B2
Latitude: 40.1459
Longitude: -109.02101