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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
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
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/
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
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.
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
Join Aiken & Cinnamon Bergeron on a walk at Bear Creek East, Saturday -January 28 at 9a – meet by the Garden Plot parking lot. Bear Creek East's trails are through rolling foothills and along the creek, which are great for all-season birding. – Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. We will be on slightly rolling terrain. – Bring
Live Birds of Prey Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn about hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures through a live birds of prey program with Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! The presentation includes two different birds of prey and a discussion of adaptations, predator/prey relationships, natural history, and personal stories of the
Winter Bird Festival January 28, 2023 10:00 AM –2:00 PM 2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road | Colorado Springs, CO | 80906 (719) 385-6086 Admission: Free to attend, but donations are always appreciated. Event Summary The Winter Bird Festival will be hosted at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center in North Cheyenne Cañon Park and will have many family-friendly
Saturday, February 11 with Collin Hildreth! Red Rock Open Space Trails at 9a! -Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a 1,474-acre city park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is situated on the west side of the city, adjacent to Manitou Springs and south of U.S. Route 24. The park consists of a series of parallel
Due to inclement weather, this evening's meeting will be held VIA ZOOM, and NOT in person. Please join us online at 7:00pm. Zoom Meeting ID: 821 3492 1538 Passcode: 771756 Join us, along with Audubon Rockies' Jamie Weiss as we learn how to plant happy and healthy habitats for our feather friends! One of the
Join Aiken & Cinnamon Bergeron on a walk at Clear Spring Ranch , Sunday - February 19 at 9a – meet at the parking lot closest to the trail head. – Difficulty: Easy. We will be on slightly rolling terrain. – Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. No registration is required. Take
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