Costilla CR G
In an area filled with sagebrush, this road has some of the best. Sage Sparrow is downright common, as is Sage Thrasher. A few Mountain Plovers breed in the area, though they can be rather hard to find. This road crosses the Rio Grande River on the historic Lobato Bridge, built in 1892 and, thankfully, restored in 2006. Keep an eye out for short-horned lizard and western rattlesnake along the roads in the area.
Restrictions: Respect private property - bird from the road
County: Costilla
Directions: From CO 159 about 10 miles south of San Luis, head west on CR H. At seven miles, turn left (south) on CR 7. You can then turn right (west) on CR G in a little over a mile.
Alternate Directions: From San Luis, head south on CO 159 for 12 miles to CR G and turn left. Birding is good anywhere around this intersection.
Habitat: Sagebrush
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car
Delorme: 91 D5
ROC: 1.51E+05
Latitude: 37.078399
Longitude: -105.70144