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SUMMARY:Clear Spring Ranch with Collin Hildreth
DESCRIPTION:Join Collin Hildreth for a morning exploring this 970-acre park along Fountain Creek for late-summer breeding birds. In addition to the riparian forest\, the park hosts extensive grasslands where sparrows\, raptors\, and other species can be found. Total walking distance may be up to four miles\, but at an easy birding pace and on level trails and gravel roads. \nNo RSVP required. Just meet the group at the Clear Springs Ranch parking lot at 6:30 a.m. Don’t forget your binoculars and anything else you like to bring birding\, like a camera. You might like to bring water and a snack. There are vault toilets at the trailhead. \nPhoto: Yellow-breasted Chat / Megumi Aita / Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/clear-spring-ranch-with-collin-hildreth-2/
LOCATION:Clear Spring Ranch\, Loren Lane\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260816T083000
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SUMMARY:*Waitlist Only* Birds & Brews – Manitou Lake & Mad Hatter Saloon - August 16
DESCRIPTION:Manitou Lake (8:30am)  followed by Mad Hatter Saloon (11am)\nManitou Lake is surrounded by evergreen forests\, meadows\, and wetlands formed by beaver dams. The diverse habitat\, flat walking\, and lovely scenery make this a great birding destination. On our way home we’ll stop outside Cascade to get a refreshment at Mad Hatter Saloon!\n– Difficulty: Easy. This 2 mile hike is along mostly flat\, uneven trails.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Woodland Park forecast. (Need binocs? Request to borrow some when you RSVP!)\n– At the entrance\, a $11 fee per vehicle is charged (or $5/car with valid NP pass). Option to carpool/caravan from Old Colorado City area at 7:50am.\n\nThis trip is full. Join the waitlist by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-manitou-lake-mad-hatter-saloon-august-16/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260822T070000
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SUMMARY:Mt Herman Trail to Monument Rock with Pat Paternostro
DESCRIPTION:Join Pat Paternostro and Aiken Audubon for a bird walk on the Mt Herman trail in Monument.  We will look for resident and migratory species including Green-tailed Towhee\, Cassin’s Finch\, and Lazuli Bunting.\nThe walk is mostly on flat ground with a few slight inclines and is roughly 3 miles.\nWe will meet at 7am at the Mt Herman trail parking lot\, located at the corner of Mt Herman Rd and Nursery Rd (Google Maps link).\nIf you would like to attend\, please RSVP by emailing Pat at broncos30@hotmail.com.\n\nPhoto: Cassin’s Finch\, Bruce Dunbar
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/mt-herman-trail-to-monument-rock-with-pat-paternostro/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Paternostro":MAILTO:fieldtrips@aikenaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Walk at Clear Spring Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken Audubon & Pat Paternostro for a Full Moon Hike on Thursday\, August 27th at Clear Spring Ranch! We will look for birds wrapping up their days\, critters getting ready for the evening\, and hopefully an owl or two. \nThe walk will be about 2 miles and will be on mostly flat ground. Water\, bug spray and durable walking shoes are recommended. There are vault toilets at the parking lot. \nWe will meet at the Clear Spring Ranch parking lot at 7pm. \nIf you would like to attend\, please RSVP Pat Paternostro\, broncos30@hotmail.com \nPhoto: Osprey\, Pat Paternostro
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/full-moon-walk-at-clear-spring-ranch/
LOCATION:Clear Spring Ranch\, Loren Lane\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Paternostro":MAILTO:fieldtrips@aikenaudubon.com
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SUMMARY:Aiken Canyon Preserve with Bruce Dunbar
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Dunbar for a walk around Aiken Canyon Preserve\, a quiet retreat down Hwy 115. We’ll hike about 4 miles through oak meadows and evergreen woodlands that wind through the rocky outcrops. This is a moderately difficult hike\, but we’ll be going at a slow birder’s pace. Along the way we should see and hear a number of species – targets include Cassin’s Finches\, Canyon Wrens\, Juniper Titmice\, and early migration surprises. \nDue to the narrow trail\, this trip is limited to 10 birders. RSVP by emailing Bruce at bdunbar225@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-canyon-preserve-with-bruce-dunbar-3/
LOCATION:Aiken Canyon\, 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80926
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