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SUMMARY:*FULL* Birds & Brews - Rock Ledge Ranch & Red Leg Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Rock Ledge Ranch (9am) & Red Leg Brewing (12pm)\n\nWe’ll peruse the orchard\, meadows\, woodlands\, and rock formations in search of a variety of migrants and resident birds. If time permits\, we’ll walk into Garden of the Gods for birds like White-throated Swifts\, Prairie Falcons\, and Canyon Wren.\n– This will be an easy/moderate hike – We’ll be on relatively flat terrain and may go three miles at a birder’s pace. One short area of trail is somewhat steep.\n– Bring binoculars\, wear good hiking shoes\, and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars\, let Jessica know when you RSVP.\n– Afterwards we’ll head over to Red Leg Brewing\, about 4 minutes away.\nWhile this trip is full\, it’s worth joining the waitlist. Email jessicaisbirding@gmail.com to join the waitlist.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-rock-ledge-ranch-red-leg-brewing/
LOCATION:Rock Ledge Ranch\, 3199 Chambers Way\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lake Pueblo State Park with Denver Field Ornithologists
DESCRIPTION:Lake Pueblo State Park with Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO)\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025\, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n(NOTE: this is the time frame for Denver-area participants. COS-area\, expect a later start/meeting time and an earlier arrival home.\nLeaders: David Suddjian\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate \nLet’s explore several birding spots around Lake Pueblo State Park – always a top fall and winter birding location. We might see loons\, scoters\, a jaeger\, a variety of grebes\, Sandhill Crane\, and area specialties like Scaled Quail\, Curve-billed Thrasher\, Eastern Bluebird and Canyon Towhee. Plan for a full day of birding with lunch\, snacks\, and drinks\, good walking shoes\, and a scope if you have one. A rendezvous for birders from El Paso or Pueblo counties will be announced before the trip. Restrooms will be available at a handful of spots as we go along. We will carpool. \nThis trip is limited and registration will open at noon on 10/4/2025. on this webpage: https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Register.aspx?TripID=22200. If you do not already have an account with DFO\, visit https://dfobirds.org/\, click “LOGIN” then click “Create an account” and follow the prompts. \nPhoto: Western Grebe / Mick Thompson/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/lake-pueblo-state-park-with-denver-field-ornithologists/
LOCATION:Lake Pueblo State Park (Visitor Center)\, 601-633 Pueblo Reservoir Rd\, Pueblo\, CO\, 81005\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Birds & Bikes (and optional beers after!) with TOSC & Aiken Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Aiken Audubon Society is teaming up with Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) for a Bikes\, Birds & Beers Ride! This is a casual-paced bike tour is appropriate for riders of a wide ability range that will focus on using our bikes to get to the birds 🙂 TOSC’s Allen Beauchamp will lead the biking\, while Aiken Volunteer Nga Turner will help spot and ID the birds for us. This event is FREE! \nMeetup date & time: Sunday\, October 26th at 9:45am \n Register: ticketstripe.com/events/7094107971346198 \nRide duration: Depart at 10:00am and return around 12:30pm \nMeeting Spot: The parking lot of John Ceresa Memorial Park in Fountain\, CO. It is tucked into a neighborhood on the west side of US Hwy 85/87 (CanAm Hwy) Map link HERE \nDistance: 10 miles for the full route but we’ll adapt as needed for time and bird watching. \nTrail: The Crews Gulch Trail to Widefield Community Park to the #hiddeninplainsight gem of Carp Lake\, and the Fountain Creek Regional Trail past the Fountain Creek Nature Center area. \nThe Ride: The group will meet in the parking area for John Ceresa Memorial Park where the Crews Gulch Trail meets the Fountain Creek Regional Trail. We’ll pedal up through the neighborhoods into and through Widefield Community Park. Heading back down the same way we came\, we’ll head south on the Fountain Creek Regional Trail through the Fountain Creek Nature Center area and south for a bit\, returning to the start location using the same trail. \nThe Birds: The group will stop as often as necessary to allow for good birding along the way. That being said\, we may not get the full distance in\, but that would be a good thing! This time of year\, we should see lots of ducks on the ponds and creek\, great blue herons\, belted kingfishers\, and fixed flocks of chickadees and their pals. Perhaps a rare warbler will be at “the spa”! \nDifficulty:  This is a very easy ride with no major grades\, hills or technical trail terrain. It is a consistent light ascent up along the Crews Gulch Trail\, but the pacing will be such that the group will stay together. The trails we will be on are\, for the most part\, hard-packed natural surfaces\, so a bike with wider tires is most appropriate. Additionally\, shoes that allow for walking when we stop to visit key spots are also recommended. \nWhat to Bring: Bring a bike in good working order; one with wider tires is preferred. Helmets must be worn for the ride. Bring your birding gear that you can pedal safety with\, like binoculars. Bring water\, snacks\, and sunscreen along for an approximately 10 mile and 2.5 hour ride. Wear clothing appropriate for the Fountain\, CO forecast. \nPost ride social: After the ride\, a group of us will be going down to Peaks n Pines Fountain for a little food and locally crafted goodness. Plan on joining us! Map link HERE \nPlease\, no pets.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-bikes-and-optional-beers-after-with-tosc-aiken-audubon/
LOCATION:John Ceresa Memorial Park\, 1580 Leigh Ln\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Beauchamp":MAILTO:allen@trailsandopenspaces.org
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SUMMARY:**FULL** Cemetery Birding on Halloween
DESCRIPTION:This trip is at capacity.  \nTrick or Treat? No tricks here\, just the treat of enjoying an afternoon of birding with others! \nJoin us for a leisurely stroll through the evergreens on Halloween afternoon.\nWe’ll spend our time scanning the trees and grounds for the usual suspects and may possibly see a surprise Red Crossbill or Wild Turkey. We never know who might show up. \nThe majority of our time will be spent on level\, paved walkways with the occasional dirt or grass path.\nDress accordingly for an October fall afternoon in Colorado. \nThis bird walk is open to birders of all levels\, beginner to expert. \nPlease let us know if you need to borrow binoculars when you RSVP.\nSpace is limited. \nKindly RSVP to Tally at BirdingByBook@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/cemetery-birding-on-halloween/
LOCATION:Evergreen Cemetery\, 1005 Hancock Expy\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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