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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch - Aiken Members Only
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch in Morrison\, CO! This site is a recipient of a Foothills & Prairie Grant in both 2025 & 2026. We will meet to carpool/caravan in Colorado Springs before heading up to Morrison to visit the hawk watchers and see their work in action – counting migrating birds of prey! We’ll stop on the way back to bird South Platte Park a little\, since we’ll be passing right by. \n“Named for its world-renowned fossil beds\, Dinosaur Ridge is also a window into the seasonal movement of birds of prey such as hawks\, eagles\, falcons and more\, over Colorado’s Front Range. These raptors migrate in the spring along the eastern mountainous edge of the Rockies in part because mountain updrafts enable them to soar and conserve energy during their long journeys north to their breeding grounds.” \nWe will meet to carpool/caravan in Colorado Springs at 8am. We will be back at 4pm at the latest. Plan to bring lunch and drinks. Don’t forget your binoculars\, but if you need to borrow some\, mention it with your RSVP. \nThis trip is limited to 13 Aiken members. Any household that has donated any amount to Aiken Audubon Society in the past one year is considered a member. Thank you for supporting Aiken Audubon and our avian conservation and education efforts! To register\, email trip leader Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/dinosaur-ridge-hawk-watch-aiken-members-only/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bear Creek East Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Pat Paternostro and Aiken Audubon for a birding trip at Bear Creek Regional Park East.  We will walk along Bear Creek and surrounding areas in search of resident species and returning migrants such as Chipping Sparrow\, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher\, and Eastern Phoebe.  The walk will take place on relatively flat ground with minimal elevation change.  We will meet at the parking lot adjacent to the community garden\, 2002 Creek Crossing St.  If you would like to attend\, please RSVP Pat at broncos30@hotmail.com. \nPhoto: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher / Randy Streufert / Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/bear-creek-east-field-trip/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Regional Park – East\, 2002 Creek Crossing\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Paternostro":MAILTO:fieldtrips@aikenaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260427T060000
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SUMMARY:Chico Basin Ranch with Denver Field Ornithologists
DESCRIPTION:Chico Basin Ranch with Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO)\nMonday\, April 27\, 2026\, 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nLeader: Jessica Miller\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate \nThis trip will explore the three sites at Chico Basin Ranch currently open to birders – The woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds\, the Headquarters Pond\, and Rose’s Pond. This trip is ideal for those that have never visited the ranch\, but all levels of birders are welcome. We will be in shade much of the time\, but still plan for sun protection. Portable toilets will be nearby half of the time. Bring a sack lunch and drinks/water. We may walk up to three miles at a birder’s pace on mostly flat\, but sometimes uneven terrain. Long pants are recommended. \nBirders coming from the Denver region will meet at Castle Rock Lowe’s parking lot at 5:00 am. Those coming from the El Paso County region will join the Denver crew and the leader at the Loves Gas Station at Exit 132 at 6:00a.m. We need volunteers with high clearance vehicles to drive on ranch roads. We will bird the ranch 6:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closer to the trip\, Jessica will provide the link and password to participants to purchase their ticket to visit the ranch. The ranch access fee is $15 per person. \nThis trip is limited to 11 participants and registration will open at noon on April 6 on this webpage: https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx. If you do not already have an account with DFO\, visit https://dfobirds.org/\, click “LOGIN” then click “Create Account” and follow the prompts.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/chico-basin-ranch-with-denver-field-ornithologists-2/
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Pueblo Area with Denver Field Ornithologists
DESCRIPTION:Pueblo Area with Jessica Miller – Joint Aiken & Denver Field Ornithologists Trip! \n\n\nSunday\, May 3\, 2026\, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate \nLet’s head down to Pueblo to peruse Runyon Lake\, Pueblo City Park\, Valco Ponds\, and Pueblo Reservoir. It will be fun to see what migrants are coming through\, and what rarities might appear! We will aim for 70+ species. Bring water\, snacks\, and lunch. Don’t forget sunscreen\, a hat\, your binoculars\, a scope if you have one\, and a camera if you like. If you would like to borrow a pair of binoculars\, let the trip leader know. Bathrooms will be available regularly. Wear good walking shoes\, our trip will be over relatively flat\, easy\, unpaved terrain. Carpool and caravan options from Denver\, Colorado Springs\, and Pueblo areas will be provided. The trip time listed on DFO is longer than here because they have to drive more! \nThis trip is limited and registration will open at noon on 4/12/2026. on this webpage: https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Register.aspx?. 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: American Avocet\, Karen Blackwood/Audubon Photography Awards
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/pueblo-area-with-denver-field-ornithologists-2/
LOCATION:Pueblo Area
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews - Paint Mines\, Ramah\, & Ascent Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 10\, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n\nWe will head for the northeastern corner of El Paso County to explore the Paint Mines Interpretive Park and Ramah State Wildlife Area. We’ll hope to find a variety of species – birds of prey\, prairie lovers\, migrant songbirds\, shorebirds\, who knows! Afterwards we’ll celebrate with a beer or NA refresher at Ascent Brewery in Falcon\, CO.\n.\nAnticipated Itinerary –\n8:00am – OPTIONAL Meet to carpool/caravan at the Loaf & Jug on Space Village Rd (6857 Space Village Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80915)\n8:45am – Arrive at the Paint Mines to bird the prairie and rock formations (29950 Paint Mine Rd\, Calhan\, CO 80808)\n10:45am – Leave the Paint Mines and continue up Hwy24 to Ramah SWA to bird a riparian oasis in the middle of nowhere. (39.088400\, -104.216600)\n12:00pm – Leave Ramah SWA and head for the brewery.\n12:30pm – Arrive at Ascent Brewery (6630 Chief Rd\, Peyton\, CO 80831)\n.\n\n– A restroom should be available at both birding destinations.\n– Difficulty: easy/moderate. Walking will be easy along mostly flat trails\, but our sites are exposed. We may walk about 3.5 miles. Plan for sun protection!\n– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some\, just request with your RSVP. If you have a scope\, it could come in handy at Ramah SWA.\n– Plan to bring water and some snacks to get you through the morning!\n– Note about visiting Ramah SWA: A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older to visit most SWAs. Purchasing an SWA pass or a hunting/fishing license is easy and can be done online\, by phone at 1-800-244-5613\, or at any of Colorado Parks and Wildlife sales locations. This is different than a State Parks Pass. The price ranges from $10/day to $$42/year.\n– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com as space is limited.\n.\n  \nCommon Nighthawk at Paint Mines\, Red-headed Woodpecker at Ramah SWA\, Rock Wren at Paint Mines\, Common Nighthawk at Ramah SWA. Photos by Jessica Miller
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-paint-mines-ramah-ascent-brewing/
LOCATION:Paint Mines Interpretive Park\, 29950 Paint Mine Rd\, Calhan\, CO\, 80808\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260518T050000
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SUMMARY:Paint Mines Interpretive Park & More with DFO
DESCRIPTION:Paint Mines Interpretive Park —Including El Paso County Hotspots\nMonday\, May 18\, 2026\,  5:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLeaders: Linda Purcell & Judy McKeon\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate \nPaint Mines is arguably one of the most visually compelling places in Colorado! With evidence of human life at this site dating back 9000 years – it has a remarkable history\, even in the ancient Southwest! We will go directly to Paint Mines\, in an effort to get the best light for photos during our early morning birding. After we leave Paint Mines\, there will be another El Paso County stop at Fountain Creek Regional Park and Nature Center.  On this trip we hope to see some spring migrants\,  as well as numerous other species. Dress appropriately\, bring water\, a snack\, lunch. Rated moderate for the trip length and hilly conditions at Paint Mines. Bring binoculars\, a camera (!)\, and a scope if you wish. A place and time will be announced for participants living in El Paso County to meet up with those coming from Denver.  Plan to walk 3 -4 miles total.   There are restrooms at Paint Mines and Fountain Creek\, and we will plan to make other stops as well. \nThis trip is limited and registration will open at noon on 4/27/2026. on this webpage: https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Register.aspx?TripID=22352. 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.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/paint-mines-interpretive-park-more-with-dfo/
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