A large reservoir surrounded by aspen and Gambel oak. Rarities including Red-throated Loon, American Golden-Plover, Red Phalarope, and Eastern Phoebe have been found there in summer and fall. Best birding is when the water is low and the mudflats are extensive.

Habitat: Reservoir, Aspen Grove, Scrub Oak Forest

Directions: Situated on the north flank of Grand Mesa, 11 miles east of Collbran via Colorado Highway 330 and Mesa County Road 64.5. Vega has camping, a nature trail, picnic areas, and a loop drive around the reservoir. Call 970-487-3407 or e-mail vega.park@state.co.us.

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