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Western Screech Owl by John Drummond

WELCOME...

... to the Colorado Springs chapter of the National Audubon Society.

Everyone is welcome to our meetings, with free programs of interest to nature fans of all ages. You can also find current information about upcoming birding trips and other events. Check our other links for helpful information, recent sightings, and other birding opportunities.

Learn more about Aiken Audubon.

AIKEN NEWS...

May 16: Annual Meeting!

Our May 16 meeting will include some Aiken Audubon Society business, as well as the presentation on George Steller.

Aiken's current board has updated our by-laws. Everyone is invited to read them and provide constructive feedback to our president, Risë Foster-Bruder (719.282.7877). A vote of ratification will be taken on May 16. meeting.

Additionally, we will elect (or re-elect) our chapter President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer in May. Are you interested in holding office? Let us know!

Have a gift for hospitality, or are you just willing to stop by the market and pick up some goodies? Aiken is seeking a new Hospitality coordinator to arrnage for snacks at our monthly programs. Contact us for details.

Look for the Aiken Audubon Society on Facebook! Wes, our Western Screech Owl mascot, will keep you updated with all the latest happenings, as well as photos and plenty of comments. See you there!

Do you blog about birds? Check out our ever-growing list of Aiken Audubon bird bloggers!

BIRDING NEWS...

Vultures are an essential group of birds who are endangered worldwide. Here are some things you can do to help.

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Gray Jay

Pine Grosbeak pair

Gray Jay (top) and a pair of Pine Grosbeaks (the male is red)
seen at State Forest State Park in March.
Photos by Leslie Holzmann

Check out more Aiken photos, or send us yours to share.

NEXT FIELDTRIPS:
Tuesday, May 22, 8 am: Corral Bluffs

NEXT PROGRAM:
No programs over the summer. See you September 19.

EVENTS
Birding Festivals, bird-related events, and lots of classes are all listed on our Events page. Don't miss these opportunities!

NEWSLETTER
Our newsletter is published 5 times per year. See the current issue.

INJURED or ABANDONED BABY BIRDS?
If you have found a baby bird out of its nest, or an injured bird needing care, learn what to do here.

EL PASO COUNTY BIRD LIST

RECENT SIGHTINGS
What rarities have been spotted lately? Colorado Field Ornithologists maintains an online rare bird alert known as COBirds. You must be subscribed to post a message to COBirds, but anyone may view the archive.

VOLUNTEER
There are lots of ways you can get more involved in Aiken Audubon. Volunteering is a lot of fun. You make new friends. You gain the satisfaction of significance. You learn new skills. You find yourself smiling a lot. We guarantee—it’s worth it. We're looking to fill various positions. Can you help?

HELP CONSERVE WILDLIFE
Aiken Audubon is involved with the Ellicott Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Colorado Field Ornithologists, Audubon's Christmas Bird Count, and other prgrams designed to conserve both wildlife and habitat.

COLORADO BREEDING BIRD ATLAS II
We're now starting the last year of this five-year project. There are still unsurveyed blocks, both here in town and all over the state. Don't miss your chance to get involved!

WHO WAS CHARLES AIKEN?
Learn about the man who lends us his name.

NEXT PROGRAM: No programs over the summer. See you September 19.

NEXT PROGRAM:
No programs over the summer. See you September 19.