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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... Aiken's 2011 Christmas Bird Count results are in and available here. The Aiken logo contest winner is Jenyva Turner. Her adorable design for "Wes" the owl will be up soon on our Facebook page! Aiken is famous! Our September program featuring the Air Force Academy falcons and their handlers was written up in the AFA newsletter: "Colorado Springs bird watchers meet the Falcons." During the cold weather months, Aiken is holding occassional field trips to Audubon's new Kiowa Creek Sanctuary, located on Hodgen Road in Black Forest. Check the field trips page for more information. 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. It's that time again. 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! Do you blog about birds? Check out our ever-growing list of Aiken Audubon bird bloggers!
BIRDING NEWS... A LeConte's Sparrow was verified at Chico Basin Ranch on October 5, when the entire Aiken field trip group got good looks. Cici, Jeannie, and John all scored photos as well. The bird was in a wet field full of sedges when it was sighted. Vultures are an essential group of birds who are endangered worldwide. Here are some things you can do to help.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
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