Western Colorado · Dinosaur Trail

Stadtman Mesa

A beautiful area of pristine pinyon-juniper woodland, Stadtman Mesa is a good location to search for the typical suite of ‘PJ’ birds, including Pinyon Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Black-throated Gray Warbler, and more. Rocky areas may have Rock and Canyon Wrens. At night listen for Common Poorwill, and, with a good deal of luck, Northern Pygmy-Owl.

Restrictions: None

County: Rio Blanco

Directions: Go 35 miles west of Meeker or 25 miles east of Rangely on Hwy 64. Take one of the BLM road to the north into habitat.

Alternate Directions: From Rangely, go east on CO 64 for 25 miles to the various BLM roads in the area and turn left. The whole area is covered in good habitat.

Habitat: Pinyon/Juniper Forest

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: BLM
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Roadside

Lodging: Primitive camping

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited car birding

Delorme: 23 C4-C5

ROC: 49 F1

Latitude: 40.1878
Longitude: -108.45369