Saturday, September 23, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Specie Mesa and Miramonte Reservoir. Join us as we explore the bird life along Specie Creek Road (M44 Road) on our way to Miramonte Reservoir in San Miguel County.  Migrating ducks, shorebirds and raptors are regularly seen along this route.  The reservoir is approximately an hour and forty-five minutes from Montrose, so we’ll need an early start.  You can also meet at the Ridgway Visitor Center at the southwest corner of Highway 550 and Highway 62 at 7:30 a.m. or at the start of Specie Creek Road near its intersection with Highway 145 northeast of Placerville just after 8:00 a.m.  We expect to wrap up birding around 1:00 p.m. before heading home. Be sure to dress in layers and bring lunch, snacks, water, and a spotting scope, if you have one. RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. required! Leave a good contact number in your email so we can call you in case of any last-minute trip changes.