All Audubon field trips are free unless otherwise stated, and are open to the public. Come join us!

Things you might want to bring: binoculars, spotting scope, ID books, hat, rain gear, sunscreen, bug spray, water, snacks and/or lunch, gas money for the driver, any entry fees, and boundless enthusiasm. And remember, good birders don't wear white!

Please contact the trip leader or listed trip contact for additional information and to let them know you are coming. It's helpful to the leader to know how many participants to expect. Plus, you sure don't want them to leave without you!

In cases of extreme weather conditions, trips may need to be cancelled. If you have any questions about the weather, please contact the trip leader an hour before the scheduled meeting time.

Finding Aiken birders is easy. Just look for the group with funky hats and binoculars pointed at the crows and starlings. Here are directions to some of our regular rendezvous spots:

For trips heading south: Broadmoor Towne Center is northwest of Nevada and Lake Avenue. We typically meet in the parking lot east of Sears and Starbucks (in front of what used to be the AAA office).

For trips heading west: Red Rocks Safeway is at 3275 West Colorado Avenue, at the west end of Old Colorado City. Park near the southeast corner, away from the market.

For trips heading northeast: Falcon Safeway is at 7655 Mclaughlin Road, at the east end of Woodmen Ave. just west of Hwy. 24. We meet on the southwest side, away from the market.

Fountain Creek Nature Center is at 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. Use exit 132A (Mesa Ridge Pkwy.) off I-25, then exit south on Highway 85/87. Turn west on Cattail Marsh Road and follow to parking area.

TRIP REPORTS

Find out what you missed! Here are the write-up from the most recent trips. Do you wish you had gone? Then sign up for one of the trips listed here!

Make sure you join the group next time!
Photos: Leslie Holzmann

TRIP LEADERS WANTED!
How would YOU like to lead a trip? You don't need to know all the birds, but a general familiarity of the destination is helpful. Contact Jeannie Mitchell (719.494.1977) with your ideas!

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