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FIELD TRIPS
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Birds & Brews – Rainbow Gulch Trail & BierWerks July 20
Rainbow GulchBirds & Brews - Rainbow Gulch Trail & BierWerks Sunday, July 20, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Rainbow Gulch (8am) followed by BierWerks (12pm) This easy/moderate 3.5 mile round trip will take us through the montane forests and briefly along the Rampart Reservoir. Along the way we will look for a great variety of summer birds like
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Clear Spring Ranch with Collin Hildreth
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesJoin Collin Hildreth for a morning exploring this county-managed, 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 three miles, but at an easy birding pace and on
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*FULL* Birds & Brews – Manitou Lake & 110 Reserve August 10
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesBirds & Brews - Manitou Lake & 110 Reserve Sunday, August 10, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Manitou Lake (9am) followed by 110 Reserve (11am) Manitou 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
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Park County Reservoirs with Denver Field Ornithologists
Antero Reservoir Antero Reservoir, Colorado 80449, Hartsel, Colorado, United StatesPark County Reservoirs with Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO) Monday, August 25, 2025, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM Leaders: Joseph Tuttle & David Suddjian Trip Difficulty: Moderate This trip will focus on birding Antero Reservoir in lovely South Park. Late summer is a good time for shorebirds there, and a variety of other species may be seen.
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*FULL* Chico Basin Ranch
Chico Basin Ranch 22500 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis trip is full at 11 participants. You may join the waitlist by emailing trip leader Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com. This trip is ideal for those that have never visited Chico Basin Ranch, but all levels of birders are welcome. Venture out to El Paso County’s #1 eBird hotspot, Chico Basin Ranch. Together we will explore
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*FULL* Chico Basin Ranch with Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO)
Chico Basin Ranch 22500 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesChico Basin Ranch with Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO) Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM Leader: Kip Miller Trip Difficulty: Moderate Habitats to bird: Grassland, Riparian, Scrub, Wetland We’ve added a second fall opportunity to visit this popular El Paso County birding location. (The Sept 15 outing filled quickly….) This trip will explore the
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*FULL* Sondermann Park with Jo Anne and Patty
Sondermann Park 740 W Carmamillo St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesSeptember 11, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am Join Jo Anne Peterson and Patty Lovekin on September 11th, 8:00-10:30 a.m. at Sondermann Park, a 97-acre natural park where you can find many species in the large trees and along the creek. Easy walk across flat terrain with small hills. Parking is tight, so you may want
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Fall Bird Count at Fountain Creek Nature Center
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainThis event is being hosted by Fountain Creek Nature Center. Any donations benefit the Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers. Join the annual tradition and help record the number of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during fall migration. After morning snacks, quick socializing, and group assignments, we'll split up
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Birds & Brews – Bear Creek East & Westfax Brewing
Bear Creek Regional Park - East 2002 Creek Crossing, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesBear Creek Regional Park East (10am) & Westfax Brewing Co (12pm) We’ll explore Bear Creek, the beaver ponds along it, the meadows, and scrub oak habitat within Bear Creek Regional Park East. Afterwards we’ll head to Westfax Brewing for a beer! – Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs weather forecast. Let Jessica know
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*FULL* Chico Basin Ranch with Denver Field Ornithologists
Chico Basin Ranch 22500 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesChico Basin Ranch with Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO) Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Leader: Jessica Miller Trip Difficulty: Moderate This trip is ideal for those that have never visited the ranch, but all levels of birders are welcome. Venture out to El Paso County’s #1 eBird hotspot, Chico Basin Ranch. We will
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Birds & Beans – Beginner Birding Class at Bear Creek Nature Center
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, COThis event is hosted by Bear Creek Nature Center and benefits the Friends of El Paso County Nature Center. Sip your coffee and see new birds during this beginner’s birding class with Mary Rudolph, local bird enthusiast and member of Aiken Audubon! Learn the basics of birding - calls, shape and size, using your binoculars,
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*FULL* Birds & Brews – Rock Ledge Ranch & Red Leg Brewing
Rock Ledge Ranch 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesRock Ledge Ranch (9am) & Red Leg Brewing (12pm) We’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. – This will be an easy/moderate hike
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