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Abajo Mountains -- Foy Lake
Coordinates: 37.9018387, -109.5100048 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Foy Lake
From Utah Birders website

Tips for birding Abajo Mountains
From Wasatch Audubon Society

About Foy Lake
Foy Lake is a small (maybe 5 acre) lake, nestled into the mountains on the north slope of the Abajos. With steep hillsides covered in mixed Aspen, conifer, and oak woodlands rising to the south the imposing mountains loom over the small body of water. To the west, oak gives way to mixed juniper woodlands; while a mix of mostly oak, aspen, and juniper gently slope down to the north. The edge of the lake is bordered by cattails, giving it marshy sections, while several species of large shrubs at the base of the slopes provide a riparian habitat. A pit toilet is available, as well as camping. In order to get a better picture of the status and distribution of birds in the area, this location along with others along Road 101 on the north slope have been split out into their own locations. A nice drive out of Monticello and you can bird Dalton Springs, Monticello Lake, Road 101 along the slope, and end up on the west here at Foy Lake. From Utah Birders website

About Abajo Mountains
The Abajo Mountain Range, or Blues as they're also referred to, are a small range topping out at the 11,362 foot Abajo Peak. They are forested with aspen and fir and in summer provide a good break from the desert conditions of lower lying areas. There are a couple nice scenic drives through the range, including one to the top of Abajo Peak. There is also a decent network of trails through the range for hiking in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter. The Abajo Mountains are not well known and remain relatively uncrowded.

The Abajo Mountains are located just west of Monticello and north of Blanding in southeastern Utah. From Abajo Mountains webpage

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