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FIELD TRIPS
Pueblo Area with Jessica Miller – Joint Aiken & Denver Field Ornithologists Trip!
Pueblo AreaThis trip is offered cooperatively by the Aiken Audubon Society and the Denver Field Ornithologists. Pueblo area 12/17/2023 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Leader: Jessica Miller [email protected] or 706-288-8112 Trip Difficulty: Moderate Please sign up via DFO, at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx Directions See trip description for meeting instructions This trip is limited to the first 15 registrations. Habitats to
Stratton Open Space with Mary Rudolph – January 4, 2024!
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken and Mary Rudolph on January 4, 2024 at 930a! Plan to meet at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center (2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906) and we'll walk the Stratton Open Space. Difficulty is easy to medium, mostly flat terrain with some hilly sections. Bring your binoculars and dress for the
Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller – Prospect Lake followed by Mash Mechanix
Prospect Lake South Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesSunday, January 7 Prospect Lake (2pm) & Mash Mechanix (4pm) – Prospect Lake is an urban recreational site, but this large body of water is a magnet for waterfowl and gulls in the winter. Who knows what may pop up here! Afterwards we’ll pop over to Mash Mechanix. – Difficulty: Easy. We will be on
Ducks & Donuts with Tally Kerr & DFO | January 28
Pueblo AreaJoin us for the second of four, in a new series of winter bird walks focusing on winter waterfowl. This series focuses on helping developing birders learn how to identify winter waterfowl, but all levels of expertise are welcome. If you're a developing birder, please join us. This will be a great opportunity to learn
Manitou Lake Bird Walk led by Joe LaFleur – February 10
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesA note from Joe (2/8/24): Forecast is showing light snow from Friday thru Sat. AM, about 4 inches total, also cold, in the 20s, however one good thing it won't be windy. I will be there regardless! Manitou Lake Bird Walk Saturday, February 10 9:00-10:00 AM Guided Bird Walk at Manitou Lake north of Woodland
Birds & Brew with Jessica Miller – Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds!
Pueblo AreaSunday, February 18 Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds (9am) & Reservoir Brewing (1pm) – Let's peruse the ponds along the Arkansas River and Pueblo Reservoir for a variety of waterfowl, gulls, and resident birds. Afterwards we'll head to Reservoir Brewing to toast our excellent bird list! – Bring binoculars and dress for the Pueblo forecast.
Rosy-Finch Trip with Debbie Barnes – Changed to Feb 25, 7a meet
Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904Rosy-Finch Trip We will drive up into the mountains to look for wandering flocks of Rosy-finches along with other wintering/resident mountain birds at feeders around Goldfield and Victor, possibly Cripple Creek if needed. Feb 25th 7am-1pm Meet at Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 back of parking lot against HWY24 see red
Birds & Brews- Ute Valley Park followed by Trinity Brewing
Ute Valley Park 5465 7 Oaks Dr,, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 , CO, United StatesSunday, March 17 Ute Valley Park (9am) & Trinity Brewing (12pm) - We'll enjoy cool rock formations and great views as we search the woodlands and meadows of Ute Valley Park for birds like Cassin's Finches, Bluebirds, Townsend's Solitaires, and Nuthatches. - This will be a moderate hike - we may walk three or so
Aiken Canyon with Collin Hildreth – Sunday – March 24, 2024 at 8a
Aiken Canyon 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Aiken Canyon for an approximately 3-4 hour walk on Sunday, March 24th. Meet in the parking lot, map below. Named after ornithologist, Dr. Charles Aiken, this is a great destination for birders. Over 100 species have been seen here. Located 16 miles south of Colorado Springs, these 1,621-acres are
Manitou Lake Bird Walk with Joe LaFleur!
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesSaturday, March 30 9:00-10:00 AM- Manitou Lake Bird Walk. Meet at park entrance, $10 per vehicle. Manitou Lake is one of the best birding spots in Teller County. The park features a boardwalk through the wetlands on the south side of the lake. Walk led by Joe LaFleur, author of the book Mountain Birds of
Joint Trip with DFO – Clear Spring Ranch April 6th – go to DFOBirds.org to register!
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesRegistration opens 3/16 at 12p! Clear Spring Ranch Regional Park (El Paso County) 4/6/2024 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Leader: Megan Miller [email protected] or 7207759710 Trip Difficulty: Moderate Directions Clear Spring Ranch is located at exit 123 on I-25. Go west and follow a dirt road across train tracks and turn left in a large dirt road
Manitou Lake Bird Walk with Joe LaFleur!
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesSaturday, April 13 9:00-10:00 AM- Manitou Lake Bird Walk Join wildlife biologist and author Joe LaFleur for a bird walk at Manitou Lake, one of the best birding spots in Teller County. The park features a boardwalk through the wetlands on the south side of the lake. Access fee is $10 per vehicle. For more
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