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| The following birding trips are scheduled at this time. Please contact the trip leader or listed trip contact for additional information. |
FLASH: Last Minute Opportunity! May 31 AVAS has a Birding by Boat trip on John Martin Res on Saturday, May 31 from 9 am - 1 pm. There are limited openings. This is a unique way to bird John Martin, which is a difficult reservoir to bird from land. If interested, contact: SeEtta Moss, 719.275.8874 Saturday, June 7 Boreas Pass Allen Burns is leading an all-day trip to Colorado’s gorgeous high country. Boreas Pass is an old railroad grade, now a dirt road, southeast of Breckenridge. The high point is approximately 12,000 feet. Previous birds, which might be encountered again this year, include Veery, Pine and Rose-breased Grosbeaks, Red Crossbills, and breeding Fox Sparrows. Come prepared for all kinds of weather. Meet at the Red Rocks Safeway (in Old Colorado City) at 7:30 am to carpool, and be sure to bring your lunch.Contact Allen Burns at 719.632.2081 Monday, June 23 Emerald Valley Join El Paso County naturalist Ken Pals in exploring the biological diversity of this alpine meadow off Stage Coach Road. Slipper orchids and other native plants will be top priority, followed by butterflies, and then birds such as Band-tailed Pigeon, flycatchers, vireos and hummingbirds. Consider pringing a camera.We’ll rendezvous at Cheyenne Mountain High School east parking lot at 7:00 am and carpool to Emerald Valley. Be prepared to drive or offer to drive. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Passengers should contribute $5 to drivers for gas. Bring the usual things (binoculars, field guides, water, lunch, sun screen, camera, rain gear, ability to ford small streams). Reservations are required. Group size is limited to 12 people as parking is limited at the site.Call Ken Pals at Fountain Creek Nature Center to reserve a spot: 719. 520.6745, mtnpals@juno.com field trips & events with Arkansas Valley Audubon Society May 4 (SUNDAY) Chico Basin 8 AM – 4 PM: This is one of the best spots on the Front Range for Spring migrants. Last year’s group saw 18 warbler species as well several other uncommon species for our area. Bring lunch, plenty of water and insect repellent. There is a $10.00 pp fee entry fee. Contact Donna Emmons at emmons7@yahoo.com or 719-369-9704 for a RESERVATION (deadline May 1), directions and carpool information. Chico Basin Daily Bird Journal SATURDAY, MAY 10, LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK, 8:30 – 10:30 AM: This is a new site for an IMBD Count and suitable for all levels of birders but beginners are particularly welcome. Leader, Mark Yaeger, will discuss field guides, migratory birds and keep a census of all sightings for the IMBD database. No fees are required to participate. Meet Mark at the Valco Ponds parking area on Hwy 96. A State Parks pass is required to park there and is not available for purchase at the site. Call the Park at 561-9320 for more information regarding daily or annual passes. Contact Mark at 543-2724 or 545-8407. SATURDAY, MAY 24, NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER, 8 – 11 AM: The 4th Saturday Birdwalk begins at the parking lot of the Nature Center, on 11th Street west of Pueblo Blvd. Join an Audubon member for an easy stroll along the river trail. This is an excellent outing for families and beginning birders are especially encouraged to attend. There is no charge for the birdwalk, but there is a $3.00 parking fee. Contact Donna Emmons at 369-9704 or 676-5666 or the Nature Center at 549-2414 or www.gncp.org. SATURDAY, MAY 31 (MEMORIAL DAY), BREEDING BIRD ATLAS TRAINING, 8 AM: If you’ve heard about Atlas blocks and wanted to know more or considered volunteering to canvas a block and just don’t know if you have the skills, this is the trip for you. Mark Yaeger is the Regional Coordinator for Colorado BBA II and he will take the group to an available block for on-the-job training/refresher. Trip departs from City Park pond at 8 AM, returning 1 – 2 PM. Contact Mark at 543-2724 or 545-8407. Check the website – www.cobreedingbirdatlasii.org – for information on this project. SATURDAY, JUNE 14, LA VETA, 9 AM – 4 PM: Join us for a day of birding in and around beautiful, cool La Veta. There’s plenty of birding right in town and access to higher altitudes for mountain species too. Meet at the Town Park on West Ryus, the first paved street after the RR tracks (turn west off Hwy 12/Main Street). From there we will carpool with the smallest number of vehicles possible during the trip. Contact Donna Emmons at 369-9704 or emmons7@yahoo.com. In La Veta, contact Beverly Jensen at goldiloucks@yahoo.com or Stirling Lathrop at 719-742-6655 or lbsterize@yahoo.com. SATURDAY, JUNE 28, NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER, 8 – 11 AM: The 4th Saturday Birdwalk begins at the parking lot of the Nature Center, on 11th Street west of Pueblo Blvd. Join an Audubon member for an easy stroll along the river trail. This is an excellent outing for families and beginning birders are especially encouraged to attend. There is no charge for the birdwalk, but there is a $3.00 parking fee. Contact Donna Emmons at 369-9704 or 676-5666 or the Nature Center at 549-2414 or www.gncp.org. SUNDAY, JUNE 29, BUTTERFLY COUNT, LAKE DOROTHEY STATE WILDLIFE AREA: This long-running butterfly count is in cooperation with Sugarite Canyon SP, NM, which adjoins the SWA at the border near Raton. Butterfly experts from both states attend but you don’t have to be an expert to participate. On Sunday, June 29, meet in the parking lot at the SWA at 9 am. This count usually ends about 2 pm, which is when the daily rains show up. Contact Mark Yaeger at 543-2724 or 545-8407 with questions. On SATURDAY, JUNE 28, naturalist and trip leader, Steve Cary, will give a slide presentation as a primer for the next day’s count. Check the NM SP website- www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Sugarite.htm - to find out about the weekend’s activities and camping possibilities. A Colorado Habitat Stamp is required. SATURDAY, JULY 26, NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER, 8 – 11 AM: The 4th Saturday Birdwalk begins at the parking lot of the Nature Center, on 11th Street west of Pueblo Blvd. Join an Audubon member for an easy stroll along the river trail. This is an excellent outing for families and beginning birders are especially encouraged to attend. There is no charge for the birdwalk, but there is a $3.00 parking fee. Contact Donna Emmons at 369-9704 or 676-5666 or the Nature Center at 549-2414 or www.gncp.org SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY, LAKE DEWEESE SWA, 8 AM – 4 PM: This continues to be one of the most popular trips on the schedule, year after year, thanks to organizers and leaders, Dave Silverman, Rye, Jane Pedersen, Durango, and Leon Bright, Pueblo. Birders of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Novices will find plenty of help from experienced birders who are happy to help identify birds and give tips on how to gain the most enjoyment from the trip. Several people usually bring scopes and allow others a close-up look. Participants may bird all day or however long they wish. All-day birders will probably see over 100 species. SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, NATURE AND RAPTOR CENTER, 8 – 11 AM: The 4th Saturday Birdwalk begins at the parking lot of the Nature Center, on 11th Street west of Pueblo Blvd. Join an Audubon member for an easy stroll along the river trail. This is an excellent outing for families and beginning birders are especially encouraged to attend. There is no charge for the birdwalk, but there is a $3.00 parking fee. Contact Donna Emmons at 369-9704 or 676-5666 or the Nature Center at 549-2414 or www.gncp.org
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Trip Tip: bring water, snack/lunch, binoculars and field guides. Wear comfortable shoes and layers of clothing. Also, please have some cash. You may be expected to share gas costs and park fees if applicable.
In the event of bad weather, check with the trip leader for status of trip.
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