Ashurst Lake 4.20
This place is a true gem. It's probably one of my favorite places to bird at not only because of the rich wildlife but because of the other amenities that come with this place. I've been coming here for the past four years, ever since I learned of the fish that are stocked there. Because of the fish, raptors are common. Osprey, Bald Eagles, and Turkey Vultures can be seen year-round. I didn't really put a date on this post because I visited it three times in the past two weeks, so I thought a date was unnecessary. I'll start off with the first time heading there. As I arrived passing the campgrounds, several MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRDS were seen perched atop the pines, waiting for gnats and flies to be seen so that they can get their breakfast. Yes, I said breakfast because birding should be done early in the morning for the best results. As I parked I saw a pair flitting around. On my walk which consists of around a 3.5 mile walk around the whole lake. And the only reason I wa