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FIELD TRIPS
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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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Lake Pueblo State Park with Denver Field Ornithologists
Lake Pueblo State Park (Visitor Center) 601-633 Pueblo Reservoir Rd, Pueblo, CO, United StatesLake Pueblo State Park with Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO) Saturday, October 25, 2025, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (NOTE: this is the time frame for Denver-area participants. COS-area, expect a later start/meeting time and an earlier arrival home. Leaders: David Suddjian Trip Difficulty: Moderate Let's explore several birding spots around Lake Pueblo State Park -
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Birds & Bikes (and optional beers after!) with TOSC & Aiken Audubon
John Ceresa Memorial Park 1580 Leigh Ln, Fountain, CO, United StatesAiken 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,
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**FULL** Cemetery Birding on Halloween
Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expy, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis trip is at capacity. Trick or Treat? No tricks here, just the treat of enjoying an afternoon of birding with others! Join us for a leisurely stroll through the evergreens on Halloween afternoon. We’ll spend our time scanning the trees and grounds for the usual suspects and may possibly see a surprise Red Crossbill
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