A variety of lower foothill habitats (ponderosa pine, mountain mahogany, prairie dog town, riparian woodland) associated with a lake attract many birds in migration. The riparian woodland at the north end of the lake is a favorite migrant trap of Fort Collins' birders. Rarities turning up here in spring migration include dozens of warbler species, White-eyed Vireo, Ash-throated, Great Crested and Gray Flycatchers, White-throated Sparrow, Broad-winged Hawk, Caspian Tern and many others.

Habitat: Ponderosa Forest, Foothill Shrub, Lowland Riparian, Hedgerow/Shelterbelt, Pond/Lake/Reservoir

Directions: From Fort Collins, go south on US 287 (College Ave.) 1 mile and then turn right (west) on Prospect Road (CR 44) 3 miles then turn left (south) on Overland Trail about three quarters of a mile, then right (west) on CR 42G about 1 mile. Turn left into signed driveway for Pine Ridge N. A. for parking.

Acknowledgments: Hotspot information was originally compiled on Birding Colorado, a service of Colorado Field Ornithologists. CFO thanks all the original contributors.