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SUMMARY:Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Megan Miller
DESCRIPTION:Join DFO\, Aiken and Megan Miller on April 12th\, 7a-1p \nHalf-day moderate trip with first half at Clear Spring Ranch Regional Park (east side of I-25 at Exit 123). Then we will drive north to Fountain Creek Regional Park for lunch and walking the park. Look for early migrants and residents. Bring lunch\, snacks\, lots of water\, bug spray\, and sun screen. Expect 4-5 miles of mainly flat walking. Trails are a mix of paved and gravel. Be prepared for mud! Done by 1pm at the latest. \nThe trip is limited to 12 people.  Register today via DFO’s site at: \nhttps://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Register.aspx?TripID=21993 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/joint-dfo-aiken-trip-with-megan-miller/
LOCATION:Clear Spring Ranch\, Loren Lane\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a.
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a. \nSaturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center.  Easy\, 1 to 2 miles\, wear appropriate walking attire – it may be muddy.  For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart\, new participant in Audubon. \n\nMichael Stewart\nBird and Nature Hike\n0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)\nNCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\n2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-michael-stewart-and-starsmore-every-saturday-in-april-and-may-at-9a/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250420T080000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for April 20 Birds & Brews at Pueblo Reservoir & Reservoir Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Pueblo Reservoir & Reservoir Brewing\nSunday\, April 20\, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nWe’ll meet to carpool/caravan down to Pueblo for a morning full of birding! Where we go will depend on recent bird reports\, but expect to spend most of our time at the Valco Ponds and Pueblo Reservoir in search of a large variety of birds\, including waterfowl\, birds of prey\, migrants\, and quail.\n\n– Restrooms will be available regularly\n– Difficulty: moderate. Walking will be easy along mostly flat trails\, but it will be a long morning and into the afternoon.\n– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some\, just request with your RSVP. If you have a scope\, you’ll like having it here.\n– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com as space is limited.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-jessica-miller-for-april-20-birds-brews-at-pueblo-reservoir-reservoir-brewing/
LOCATION:Pueblo Area
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T110000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Austin Bluffs Open Space on Saturday\, April 26th!
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Austin Bluffs Open Space on Saturday\, April 26th! \nAustin Bluffs Open Space (8am)\n\n– Please RSVP to Melanie Helton if you’d like to join. mhelton016@gmail.com\n\n– Austin Bluffs is a relatively under-birded site on the north side of the city. We will hike along some interesting geography through foothills meadows and pine oak forests.\n– Difficulty: Moderate. We will hike ~3-4 miles over uneven trails. Depending on weather conditions leading up to the trip\, trails could be snowy or muddy.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. You might like to bring a snack and water. Don’t have binoculars? Let Melanie know you would like to borrow a pair.\n– No public restroom on site.\n– We will meet on the east side at the intersection of Rockhurst Blvd. and University Park Blvd\, 38.909919\, -104.789987.  Park along Rockhurst Blvd and meet at the traffic circle.\nClick here for map\n\n\nYou will be asked to sign a waiver prior to the walk.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-and-collin-hildreth-at-austin-bluffs-open-space-on-saturday-april-26th/
LOCATION:Austin Bluffs Open Space (38.909919\, -104.789987)
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a.
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a. \nSaturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center.  Easy\, 1 to 2 miles\, wear appropriate walking attire – it may be muddy.  For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart\, new participant in Audubon. \n\nMichael Stewart\nBird and Nature Hike\n0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)\nNCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\n2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-michael-stewart-and-starsmore-every-saturday-in-april-and-may-at-9a-2/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250427T140000
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SUMMARY:Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Jessica Miller to Pueblo area\,  April 27 @ 7a!
DESCRIPTION:Pueblo Area with Jessica Miller – Joint Aiken & Denver Field Ornithologists Trip! \nApril 27\, 2025 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm \nThis trip is offered cooperatively by the Aiken Audubon Society and the Denver Field Ornithologists. \nPueblo area\n04/27/2025      7:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLeader: Jessica Miller   jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate \nPlease sign up via DFO\, at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx \nThis trip is limited to the first 15 registrations. \nHabitats to bird: Developed\, Reservoir\, Riparian\, Wetland \nLet’s head down to Pueblo to peruse Runyon Lake\, Pueblo City Park\, Valco Ponds\, and Pueblo Reservoir. It will be fun to see what migrants are coming through\, and what rarities might appear! Bring water\, snacks\, and lunch. Don’t forget sunscreen\, a hat\, your binoculars\, a scope if you have one\, and a camera if you like. If you would like to borrow a pair of binoculars\, let the trip leader know. Bathrooms will be available regularly. Wear good walking shoes\, our trip will be over relatively flat\, easy\, unpaved terrain. Carpool and caravan options from Denver\, Colorado Springs\, and Pueblo areas will be provided.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/joint-dfo-aiken-trip-with-jessica-miller-to-pueblo-area-april-27-7a/
LOCATION:Pueblo Area
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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