Jersey Jim Flats
A few miles up the road from Mancos State Park, Jersey Jim Flats has some of the largest aspens and most extensive aspen groves in Colorado. The specialty of the area is Purple Martin, which nests in cavities in the largest aspens, usually in areas near meadows. Also check for Red-naped and Williamson’s Sapsuckers, Dusky Grouse, Dusky Flycatcher, and other species typical of aspen groves. A nighttime drive in the area could produce Flammulated and Northern Saw-whet Owls. Elk, deer, and bear are in the area as well.
Restrictions: Road can be busy at times; pull well off when birding
County: Montezuma
Directions: From Mancos, head west on CO 184 for a half mile to CR 42 and take a right. Go 14 miles to Jersey Jim Flats.
Alternate Directions: From Mancos, head west on CO 184 for a half mile to CR 42 and take a right. Go 14 miles (this road becomes FR 565) to Jersey Jim Flats.
Habitat: Aspen Grove
Dates of Access: Summer months
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Fee camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None
Delorme: 85 A7
ROC: 138 A3
Latitude: 37.4847564
Longitude: -108.1983813
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2900278