Dove Creek
Aliases: Alkali Draw
The self-proclaimed ‘pinto bean capital of the world’ is also the largest town in Dolores County, and an oasis of deciduousness in the midst of the sage and agriculture. The trees around town can be good for passerines in migration and finches in the winter, and the many hummingbird feeders should be checked for Black-chinned Hummingbirds during the summer and Broad-tailed, Calliope, and Rufous Hummingbirds during the fall. Eurasian Collared-Dove is now a common resident around town. Dove Creek has a hotel and a couple of restaurants, making this a good place to base yourself while birding the area.
Restrictions: Respect private property when birding around town
County: Dolores
Directions: Dove Creek is along the newly renamed US 491 between Cortez, Colorado and Monticello, Utah. From Cortez head northwest on US 491 for about 35 miles.
Alternate Directions: Dove Creek is along US491, 37 miles north of Cortez, and 9 miles from the Utah border.
Habitat: Urban/Suburban, Lowland Riparian, Pond/Lake/Reservoir
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside/paved parking areas
Lodging: Hotel
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car
Delorme: 74 B1
ROC: 128 B1
Latitude: 37.7642109
Longitude: -108.9071511
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Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6169723