We head out pretty early for some bird and wildlife watching.  Neary all of the foot trails are closed to protect the breeding grounds of the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher but there are a couple drives to check out.  Wetland habitat is home for mallards, blue winged teal, yellow headed and lots of red wing blackbirds.  We spot a Virginia Rail as it crossed the road in front of us, one bird we rarely get such a good look at. Bluff Overlook drive runs along a ledge with a wide view of the San Luis Valley.  There are elk and odd-looking rock ledges turn out to be large herds of sheep tightly clustered together moving like a single mass.