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Aiken birders seeking birds, blooms and butterflies in Emerald Valley. Photo: Leslie Holzmann

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.

Be sure to read the latest conservation news. Things are a'happenin'!

There is always something going on. We hope you will join us.

It's Time to Volunteer with Aiken!

How often do you read something in the newspaper, or see it on television, and think, “That’s terrible! Someone should DO something!” But you really don’t know what to do, or how to start. You don’t believe that one person can make a difference.

Well, this is your chance. You can be that “someone” who gets involved.

There are lots of excuses—reasons not to take the first step: not enough time, not enough money, the need to fill the 42 feeders in your yard before the birds starve. Volunteering has to be intentional. You need to reprioritize to find the time, the money. (Just be sure to keep those feeders filled!)

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.

Check out the Volunteer page for opportunities with Aiken Audubon. Go to the Conservation page for more options. Don't just sit there. Click!

Mary Ellen Moore was excited to see a Peregrine Falcon take down another bird and consume it at Ramah State Wildlilfe Area last Thursday. She says feathers were flying everywhere!

Peregrine Falcon

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

NEXT MEETING / PROGRAM
October 15, 2008: BIRDS and BATS of PERU: TALL TALES from TALL MOUNTAINS. Gary Graham, Executive Director of Audubon Colorado, will present a fascinating program. See vivid images of remost places, hear wild stories of his adventures in the Andes, and enjoy snacks and conversation. Don't miss it!

NEXT FIELDTRIP
We need YOU to lead a field trip!

COMING EVENTS
TONIGHT: Don't miss author Richard Louv's presentation on the "Last Child Left in the Woods." The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is hosting a photo/drawing/video contest! And there's more! Check out all the exciting events and opportunities.

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

RECENT SIGHTINGS
What rarities have been spotted this week? 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.

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MEMBERSHIP
Support your Aiken Audubon chapter!

VOLUNTEER
There are lots of ways you can get more involved in Aiken Audubon. We're looking to fill various positions. Can you help?

HELP WITH WILDLIFE
Aiken Audubon is involved with the Pikes Peak Bluebird Trail, Ellicott Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, the Gunnison Sage Grouse Survey, Audubon's Christmas Bird Count, and other prgrams designed to conserve both wildlife and habitat.

COLORADO BREEDING BIRD ATLAS II
We're in Year Two of this major project. There is lots to do, so get involved!

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