Aiken Audubon Society

Birds & Brews Monthly Bird Walks
2022-08-21 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Stratton Open Space
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur, join Jessica Miller for a bird walk at Stratton Open Space (1504 Ridgeway Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906) on Sunday, August 21, 8:00-11:00 am. Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level trails. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us at Bristol Brewing (1604 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905) for a libation and some friendly chat!
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Crows & Coffee - Starsmore Discovery Center
2022-08-27 07:00 - 10:00 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur, join PJ Markus and Melissa Wetzig for a bird walk at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center (2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 in the parking area). Walking will be at a slow pace on relatively level trails. Consider bringing binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us for coffee and some friendly chat!
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Bird Outing at Chico Basin Ranch, Thursday, Sept 8th, 7 a.m. to noon
2022-09-08 07:00 - 13:00 | Chico Basin – Hanover Fire Station, 175505 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, 80928, United States
See what birds visit Chico in the fall, and spend some time with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies’ bird bander and her captures.
We’ll meet at the Tejon St Park-n-Ride at 7:00 a.m. You may also join us at Hanover Fire Station at 8:00. We’ll carpool from there. High clearance vehicles are a plus. The trip is limited to 10 participants. Cost is $10 per person unless you have a season pass. Please contact Linda Hodges at hikerhodges@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
More information will be provided once your spot is reserved!

Let Linda know if you don’t have binoculars and she’ll try to secure some for you.

Fall Bird Count - Fountain Creek Regional Park
2022-09-10 07:30 - 10:30 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Fall Bird Count
Saturday, September 10, 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Join the annual tradition and help record the number of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during fall migration. $5/person donation.

Crows & Coffee - Austin Bluffs and Pike's Perk!
2022-09-17 07:30 - 10:30 | UCCS Parking Lot 580 (600 N Campus Heights), 600 N Campus Heights, Colorado Springs
“Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur, join Collin Hildreth for a bird walk at Austin Bluffs and Pulpit Rock Open Space. We will meet at UCCS Parking Lot 580 (600 N Campus Heights). We will then proceed past the Heller Center and into the open space from there. Meet up time is 730a on Saturday, September 17th. Walking will be at a slow pace on hilly, rock and dirt trails. Consider bringing sturdy shoes, binoculars and a field guide to enhance your birding experience.
Afterward, you’re invited to join us for coffee and some friendly chat at Pike’s Perk on North Academy Blvd (5965 N Academy Blvd).
No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!”
Meet Collin!
Hello! My name is Collin Hildreth and I am a new field trip leader for Aiken Audubon.
I am a long-time birder and avid hiker here in Colorado Springs. I have lived in Colorado Springs for the past seven years and I have spent that time exploring many of Colorado’s unique trails while watching some incredible birds along the way! I began bird watching about 8 years ago while attending high school in New Hampshire.
I certainly cannot pick one single bird as my favorite. However, Common Yellowthroats do hold a very special place in my heart! I also enjoy nature photography, so while I am out I usually have my camera in tow.
I personally find bird watching incredible because there are just so many birds to see and identify wherever I am in the world. Whether I am on a mountaintop or downtown there are always birds around. It truly is a hobby for everyone!
I also love to learn! Therefore, I aim to promote an atmosphere of knowledge sharing on the trips that I lead. That way, we all can learn the most from each other and enjoy our hobby to the fullest. Myself included!

Aiken Monthly Meeting: Eric Eaton asks, "Why Despise Flies?"
2022-09-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, 80907
New meeting location! We are now meeting in person at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office (4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907). The entrance to the classroom is on the back (east) side of the office and parking is available.
For our first meeting of the fall 2022 season, we have a special guest speaker, Eric Eaton. He is the author of Insectopedia (Princeton University Press, 2022) and Wasps: The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect (Princeton University Press 2022). He is the lead author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America (Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007), co-author of Insects Did It First (Xlibris, 2018), and contributor to several other books as well as author of numerous other articles about insects and other animals. Eric previously lived in Colorado Springs before recently moving to Leavenworth, Kansas.
Talk description:
“Why Despise Flies?” Flies are the insects we love to hate. From mosquitoes that suck our blood to the pesky “fruit flies” in the kitchen, they are loathed as a nuisance or a downright menace. It may come as a surprise to learn how much good flies do for us and for the planet. Do you love “Death by Chocolate?” You can thank a tropical fly for pollinating cacao. Come take a listen and find out what remarkable flies are to be found here in Colorado. Several have special relationships to birds, though not necessarily in a good way. Put on your insect repellent and join us, won’t you?
Date: September 21
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Classroom, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
The entrance to the classroom is on the back (east) side of the office and parking is available. We’ll start setting up at 6:30, so come a little early to say hello and have some snacks.

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Birds & Brews - Manitou Lake & BierWerks
2022-09-25 07:15 - 13:00 | Manitou Lake CO-67, CO-67, Colorado Springs, 80903, United States
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or an amateur, join Jessica Miller for a bird walk at Manitou Lake (CO-67, Colorado Springs, CO 80903) on Sunday, September 25, 8:00-11:00 am.

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, especially during migration! On our way home we’ll stop by BierWerks Brewery in Woodland Park to enjoy German ales and lagers.

– Bring binoculars and dress for the Woodland Park forecast. Lederhosen not necessary!
– Option to carpool/caravan from OCC Safeway (3275 W Colorado Ave) at 7:15am. At the entrance, a $8 cash fee per vehicle is charged; $4 for seniors with Senior’s National Park Pass.

No need to register, just show-up! Help us make this a fun monthly gathering!

Rock Ledge Ranch with Kip Miller
2022-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch, 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Rock Ledge Ranch Weekday Birding: Wednesday, October 5, 9:00 a.m.
Located adjacent to Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Rock Ledge Ranch can be a surprisingly good location for observing migrant songbirds during spring and fall migrations. Today we’ll spend a few hours slowly working around the grounds checking the wooded areas, as well as the farm and open areas for birds pausing to rest and refuel on their way south. We may walk a mile or so, but slowly and on easy terrain.
Kip Miller will lead this outing. Meet at the south end of the Garden of the Gods overflow parking area. (Directions will be provided to all registrants.) Group size will be limited to 12 participants. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact Kip at hlbirdguide@gmail.com.

World Migratory Bird Day - The Sounds of Nocturnal Migration - October 8
2022-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | CO
In celebration of fall World Migratory Bird Day on SATURDAY October 8, Audubon Rockies is partnering with Great Salt Lake Audubon in presenting The Sounds of Nocturnal Migration, a free webinar about nocturnal bird migration, how it’s monitored, and the risks that nocturnal migratory birds face.
Why do birds migrate at night, how are they monitored, and how you can help minimize the threats nocturnal migratory birds face? You’ll get answers to these questions and more during @AudubonRockies’ free webinar, The Sounds of Nocturnal Migration, on October 8! Come learn about Audubon’s conservation efforts, the newest conservation technology, and how you can play a part in all of it. Register now! https://act.audubon.org/a/sounds-nocturnal-migration?ms=chapters-eng-web-website_rockies-water-20221008-rockies-gillmor-sounds_nocturnal_migration-toolkit

Active Adults: Birding 101
2022-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Join us for a two-part session for Beginning Birders! Aiken Audubon leaders will teach about bird identification, behavior and habitats, birding ethics, and choices for binoculars, scopes and field guides.
Pre-registration required. $10 per person for both classes, $8 per Nature Center member.
October 13, 6-8p and October 15, 8a-12n.
Register here and scroll down to Activity number:103000-62 (requires account with El Paso County to register).

Lake Pueblo State Park with Kip Miller
2022-10-15 08:30 - 15:00 | Lake Pueblo State Park (Visitor Center), 601-633 Pueblo Reservoir Rd, Pueblo, CO, 81005, United States
Lake Pueblo State Park: Saturday, October 15, 8:30 am – 3:00 p.m.
Join us for this Aiken Audubon fall outing to Lake Pueblo State Park. Waterbirds will certainly be a major focus – we’ll scan for loons, ducks, grebes, gulls and more from the lake’s best vantage points – but we’ll also be alert for raptors and land birds in the park’s desert habitats and in wooded areas below the dam. Our actual itinerary will be flexible based on recent reports, weather conditions and time – but it should be a fun day of easy birding (no long hikes planned). We’ll spend the morning and a few hours of the afternoon in or near the park, so pack a lunch, water and such and remember to bring along warm layers in the event of chilling fall breezes.
Kip Miller will lead this outing. We will meet at the Lake Pueblo State Park Office and Visitor Center. (Please note an $10/vehicle daily fee or Colorado State Parks annual pass is required for entry to Lake Pueblo State Park.) Group size will be limited to 12 participants. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact Kip at hlbirdguide@gmail.com.

Birds & Brews - Bear Creek Nature Center & OCC Brewing
2022-10-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Sunday, October 16
Bear Creek Nature Center (8am) followed by OCC Brewing (10:30am)
– Explore the riparian creek bottom, scrub oak woodlands, and open meadows of Bear Creek Nature Center’s Nature Trail. We’ll also see who’s coming to the bird feeders. Afterwards we’ll head over to OCC Brewing for a variety of libations (Peregrine Pale Ale, anyone?) and a great brunch menu.
– The Nature Center will be closed, so no bathrooms on site.
– Bring binoculars and good hiking shoes. There are some steps along the trail. Dress for the Colorado Springs forecast.

Aiken Monthly Meeting: The Joy of Birding The Land of Enchantment & The Lone Star State
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, 80907
Join us at the October meeting for a birding trip presentation by Ruben Rodriguez.
Ruben will share helpful travel information and his wonderful photography from New Mexico and Texas to include highlights of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, South Padre Island and Mustang Island. Ruben will also share about his visit to the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center in San Antonio, TX.
Ruben was born and raised in Puerto Rico. After high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Army as an Infantryman and Paratrooper. He served for 25 years and retired with a multitude of honors; Bronze Star, Meritorious Medal, Combat Infantry Badge with Star, Expert Infantry Badge, Pathfinder and Airborne Badge.
Ruben is active with the Aiken Audubon chapter, leading birding hikes and shares his beautiful bird photography via social media.
This will be an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office located at 4255 Sinton Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
Participants will also be able to join via Zoom.

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Jr. Bird Club - Fountain Creek Nature Center
2022-10-22 08:00 - 11:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Jr. Bird Club
Saturday, October 22, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nature lovers ages 8 to 15 are invited to spend time together outdoors and practice their birding skills! In this meeting, we will learn about the very first birds… Yea, this one is 66 million years in the making! Lesson, craft, and birding walk included. $10 per child.
ONLINE REGISTRATION available: CLICK HERE

Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817
719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com

Clear Springs Ranch with Kip Miller
2022-10-25 08:30 - 11:30 | Clear Spring Ranch, Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, 80817, United States
Clear Spring Ranch Birding: Tuesday, October 25, 8:30 a.m.
Join us for a late October morning exploring this county-managed, 970-acre park along Fountain Creek for both migrant and wintering 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 level trails and gravel roads.
Kip Miller will lead this outing. Meet at the Clear Springs Ranch parking lot. (Directions will be provided to all registrants.) Group size limited to 12. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact Kip at hlbirdguide@gmail.com.

Walk Rock Ledge Ranch & Visit Orchard House - Limit met - waitlist only
2022-10-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch, 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Join us on October 29, 2022 for this great opportunity!
We’ll meet at 8a in front of Rock Ledge Orchard House and bird walk around the ranch. Afterward, we’ll join in the Orchard House for a presentation led by Melissa Keown.
In 1907, General Palmer commissioned the construction the Orchard House and invited his sister-in-law, Charlotte and her husband, William Sclater to live at the ranch. William Sclater was a well-known British ornithologist, who authored a book on the birds of Colorado. Join us to hear the details!
The registration will be limited to a 20 person maximum and there will be a $4 per person requested donation, benefitting Rock Ledge Ranch. If interested, email MHELTON016@gmail.com with your name(s) and phone number to confirm your spot. ****** The limit is met. If you’re interested in being waitlisted, let me know.
The bird walk will be at a leisurely pace. Dress appropriately for Colorado’s October weather! All levels of birders are welcome. You’re encouraged to bring binoculars (if you’d like to borrow a set, please let me know).

Avian Collection - Colorado College Museum Tour
2022-11-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Barnes Science Building, 1040 N Nevada Ave,, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, 80903
Come tour the Avian Collection at Colorado College on November 9th at 3p! We will meet at the east-facing entrance at 3p and we can view the avian collection from 3-430p. Masks are optional, but appreciated.
If you’re interested in joining us, please let me know – we are limited to a 14 person maximum.
mhelton016@gmail.com for your reservation!

Lake Pueblo State Park with Kip Miller
2022-11-12 08:30 - 15:00 | Lake Pueblo State Park (Visitor Center), 601-633 Pueblo Reservoir Rd, Pueblo, CO, 81005, United States
Lake Pueblo State Park: Saturday, November 12, 8:30 am – 3:00 p.m.
Join us for this Aiken Audubon fall outing to Lake Pueblo State Park. Waterbirds will certainly be a major focus – we’ll scan for loons, ducks, grebes, gulls and more from the lake’s best vantage points – but we’ll also be alert for raptors and land birds in the park’s desert habitats and in wooded areas below the dam. Our actual itinerary will be flexible based on recent reports, weather conditions and time – but it should be a fun day of easy birding (no long hikes planned). We’ll spend the morning and a few hours of the afternoon in or near the park, so pack a lunch, water and such and remember to bring along warm layers in the event of chilling fall breezes.
Kip Miller will lead this outing. We will meet at the Lake Pueblo State Park Office and Visitor Center. (Please note an $10/vehicle daily fee or Colorado State Parks annual pass is required for entry to Lake Pueblo State Park.) Group size will be limited to 12 participants. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact Kip at hlbirdguide@gmail.com.

Aiken Monthly Meeting: Birds of the Western National Monuments
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, 80907
Join Aiken and author, photographer, and adventurer, Mike Endres, for a dive into some of the National Monuments of the western U.S. and the birds that call them home. Mike is the author of the Colorado Mountain Club Guide to Western National Monuments, and spent roughly 5 years researching the various monuments for this guide, visiting most of them two or more times. The Antiquities Act of 1906 has been instrumental in the conservation and preservation of critical lands across our nation. The ease with which it can be used by a sitting President is demonstrated by the fact that all but two Presidents have proclaimed at least one National Monument during their time in office. Many of these same lands have been elevated to National Park status and protection, the Grand Canyon being the most notable. This presentation will highlight a number of the western monuments with emphasis on birds, photography, recreation, and conservation.
This will be an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office located at 4255 Sinton Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Please use the entrance on the east side, as the main entrance will be locked.
Participants will also be able to join via Zoom.
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Birds & Brews - Sondermann Park and Cerberus Brewing Company
2022-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Sondermann Park, 740 W Carmamillo St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, United States
Sunday, November 20
Sondermann Park (9am) followed by Cerberus Brewing Company (11am)

– We’ll wind through creek-side trails and check out the scrub-oak meadows of this small-but-mighty west-side park.The walking here is relatively flat and easy. Afterwards we’ll head down to Cerberus Brewing Co. to enjoy drinks and snacks in the heated outdoor tent.
– Meet at 740 W Caramillo St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. If the parking lot happens to be full or closed, there is plenty of street parking nearby.
– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast.

Fountain Creek Christmas Bird Count - December 14, 2022 - Now FULL!
2022-12-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Fountain Creek Christmas Bird Count on 12/14! Diana Beatty is coordinating the bird count and will need a few participants to assist. Reach out to Diana (otowi33.33@gmail.com) toward the end of November / start of December to work out area assignments. There are a lot of private land count areas that will be coordinated.

Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-17 | Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Join us for the Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count on December 17! The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running citizen science project in the United States and dates back to 1901. It provides valuable data about the wintering distribution and abundance of birds across the U.S. and you can help! You don’t have to be a bird expert and can contribute right from your back yard or join Aiken Audubon as we canvass our count circle in Colorado Springs. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Tyler Stuart (our Christmas Bird Count Coordinator for the past 10 years!) and let him know that you would like to join us. Following the count, we will have a potluck dinner at Bear Creek Nature Center to go over all the sightings from count.

Birds & Brews - Quail Lake & Urban Animal!
2022-12-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Quail Lake Park, Corner of E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd and Quail Lake Rd.
Sunday, December 18
Quail Lake (10am) followed by Urban Animal (12pm)
– Quail Lake is a 22 acre reservoir on the southwest side of town used primarily for recreation like fishing and paddle boarding, but anywhere with this much water should be birded. We’ll look for the usual winter suspects plus gulls and waterfowl. We may peruse some social trails in an adjacent greenspace. Afterwards we’ll stop by Urban Animal Beer Co just a couple miles away.
– Difficulty: Easy. We will be on relatively flat terrain and will walk no more than 2 miles.
– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. Bring a scope if you have one.
– No public restroom on site
– Meet at Quail Lake Park Parking at the Corner of E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd and Quail Lake Rd.

Christmas Eve Nature Walk - Fountain Creek
2022-12-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Join Diana Beatty and Aiken Audubon for a Christmas Eve Nature Walk – December 24, 2022, 9a-12n!
Fountain Creek Nature Center offers a look into the marsh wildlife area with a variety of discovery experiences. Easy walking trails are throughout, binoculars are available with advanced notice. No reservations required. Please arrive at the Fountain Creek Nature Center by 9a.

320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817
From I-25 Exit 132A, go east on CO 16 to US Highway, then south one-half mile. Turn west on Cattail Marsh Road to parking area.

First of the Year Birds at Rock Ledge Ranch and Garden of the Gods
2023-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch, 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Join us New Year’s Day for a leisurely walk through Rock Ledge Ranch and lesser-visited sections of Garden of the Gods. Target species include Evening Grosbeak, American Tree Sparrow, Northern Shrike, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and Cassin’s Finch. We’ll meet at 3199 Chambers Way at 9:00 am. No need to register in advance. We have several pairs of binoculars available for use. Please email jones.clark.d@gmail.com if you would will need a pair for the walk.

Fountain Creek (Kohl's to Mule Farm)
2023-01-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Fountain Creek from Kohl’s to Mule Farm, 2725 Janitell Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Join Aiken & Cinnamon Bergeron on a walk along Fountain Creek – Kohl’s parking lot to Mule Farm. We’ll meet in the Kohl’s parking lot toward the pond.

There is a mix of woodland, wetland, meadow, and pond habitats along Fountain Creek, which are great all year for birding.
– Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. We will be on relatively flat terrain.
– Bring binoculars and dress for the Fountain forecast.

Winter Bird Count - Fountain Creek
2023-01-14 08:30 - 11:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Winter Bird Count
Saturday, January 14, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
All levels of birders are invited to help us observe and record the bird species in Fountain Creek Regional Park. Preregistration is required and space is limited. $5 donation per person recommended.

This event is sponsored by El Paso County Nature Centers
https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/

Aiken Monthly Meeting January 2023 | Effects of Drought on Shortgrass Prairie Birds
2023-01-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, 80907
Effects of Drought on Breeding Populations of Shortgrass Prairie Birds on the Pueblo Chemical Depot
Dr. Claire Varian-Ramos will discuss how the shortgrass prairie is threatened by anthropogenic environmental changes, including climate change. Climate models indicate increased probability of dryer summers across much of the region. Despite declining populations, shortgrass prairie birds remain understudied. Some species may be able to mitigate the impacts of climate change by avoiding areas experiencing poor rainfall. She has used point-counts to assess the breeding populations of four shortgrass prairie songbirds, Cassin’s Sparrows, Lark Buntings, Lark Sparrows, and Western Meadowlarks at the Pueblo Chemical Depot in southern Colorado. Differences in response to drought may reflect differences in behavioral plasticity which may make some species better able to adjust to the effects of climate change than others.
Dr. Varian-Ramos is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Director of the Biology Department at Colorado State University – Pueblo.
This will be an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office at 4255 Sinton Road 80907. A Zoom link will be available for those who wish to join virtually.
Snacks & Bird Chat (meet & mingle) 6:30pm
Meeting announcements 7:00pm
Program Presentation 7:15pm
Photo: Dr. Claire Varian-Ramos
You can also join us on Zoom!
Time: Jan 18, 2023 06:30 PM Mountain Time
Meeting ID: 893 4749 7286
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Jr. Bird Club - Fountain Creek Nature Center
2023-01-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Jr. Bird Club
Saturday, January 21, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nature lovers ages 8 to 15 are invited to spend time together outdoors and practice their birding skills! In this meeting we will learn about winter adaptations and survival strategies. Drop off your child for a lesson, craft, and birding walk! Prepaid registration required. $10 per child.
This event is sponsored by El Paso Nature Centers
https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/

Birds & Brews - Prospect Lake and Local Relic
2023-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr., Colorado Springs, 715 Prospect Lake Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910, United States
Sunday, January 22
Prospect Lake at Memorial Park (9am) followed by Local Relic (11am)
– 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 Local Relic, just a couple minutes away, for beers and maybe brunch.
– Difficulty: Easy. We will be on relatively flat terrain and will walk about 1.25 miles.
– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. Bring a scope if you have one.
– No public restroom on site
– Meet at the Swing High Playground parking lot on the south west side of the lake; a house across the street has the address 812 Prospect Lake Dr.

Please email Jessica Miller with your yes RSVP at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com !
If you change your mind after replying yes, kindly let Jessica know! Thank you!
