Hairy Woodpecker ID question answered thanks to Jim N of Maryland.
“More likely at this point in the breeding season is that this is a classic
interior west Hairy Woodpecker that has worn and dirty feathers from many
trips in and out of its nesting hole, both to excavate the hole and then to
br
I went on Wednesday and was able to get timed-entry passes (as we needed 2
because our group had 2 vehicles) for the Bear Lake road. The way the
reservation system works is 75% of timed entry passes are released for
purchase a month in advance, and 25% the day before at 5 pm. We got our
passes
Yes, you can indeed enter RMNP without a reservation before 9 a.m. or after
3 p.m. However, when we approached the entry gate yesterday about 8:30
a.m., there was quite a line of cars. The line moved fairly quickly and we
were able to enter before 9 but I don't know what happens if, for exampl
