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Abajo Mountains -- Monticello Lake
Coordinates: 37.8950065, -109.4681436 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

Tips for birding Monticello Lake
From Utah Birders website

Tips for birding Abajo Mountains
From Wasatch Audubon Society

About Monticello Lake
Monticello Lake is a small 5-acre lake on the north slope of the Abajos, surrounded by mixed oak and aspen woodlands. The open slopes are dominated by this habitat, while the peaks of the Abajos linger to the south. Conifer stands mixed in nearby, along with riparian habitat along Spring Creek to the east, provide a variety of habitats. There is a dirt road along the west side of the lake, along with a pit toilet. Access is limited to when the snow melts in the spring, and when it arrives again in the fall. Typically by the time the lake is accessible the ice is gone. 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, this lake, Road 101 along the slope, and end up on the west 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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