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Manitou Lake Bird Walk led by Joe LaFleur – February 10
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesA note from Joe (2/8/24): Forecast is showing light snow from Friday thru Sat. AM, about 4 inches total, also cold, in the 20s, however one good thing it won't be windy. I will be there regardless! Manitou Lake Bird Walk Saturday, February 10 9:00-10:00 AM Guided Bird Walk at Manitou Lake north of Woodland
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Great Backyard Bird Count at Fossil Beds – February 17, 9a-1p
Florissant Fossil Beds 15807 Co Rd 1, Florissant, CO, United StatesThe Friends of the Fossil Beds have held a citizen science event for the Great Backyard Bird Count for the last 9 years. It goes from 9 AM to 1 PM. They offer short bird walks to count birds and record the count. They also have other activities for the families and children such as
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Birds & Brew with Jessica Miller – Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds!
Pueblo AreaSunday, February 18 Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds (9am) & Reservoir Brewing (1pm) – Let's peruse the ponds along the Arkansas River and Pueblo Reservoir for a variety of waterfowl, gulls, and resident birds. Afterwards we'll head to Reservoir Brewing to toast our excellent bird list! – Bring binoculars and dress for the Pueblo forecast.
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Aiken Monthly Meeting February 2024 | High Altitude Finches
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsRosy & Redpoll Finches are a great topic for our February monthly meeting as they blend in well with Valentine hearts...and they don't mind the snow. Join us this month for an in-depth presentation on The role of plumage coloration and local adaptation in the differentiation of high elevation and high latitude finches. Variation in
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Rosy-Finch Trip with Debbie Barnes – Changed to Feb 25, 7a meet
Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904Rosy-Finch Trip We will drive up into the mountains to look for wandering flocks of Rosy-finches along with other wintering/resident mountain birds at feeders around Goldfield and Victor, possibly Cripple Creek if needed. Feb 25th 7am-1pm Meet at Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 back of parking lot against HWY24 see red
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Birding by Book | “Red-Tails in Love”
Aiken Audubon's Birding by Book is a book club for those who love birds AND books! The club meets to discuss selected book titles and create community among birders in the Pikes Peak area. Read "Red-Tails in Love” by Marie Winn at your leisure, then join us on Monday, February 26th for book club discussion.
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Birds & Brews- Ute Valley Park followed by Trinity Brewing
Ute Valley Park 5465 7 Oaks Dr,, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 , CO, United StatesSunday, March 17 Ute Valley Park (9am) & Trinity Brewing (12pm) - We'll enjoy cool rock formations and great views as we search the woodlands and meadows of Ute Valley Park for birds like Cassin's Finches, Bluebirds, Townsend's Solitaires, and Nuthatches. - This will be a moderate hike - we may walk three or so
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Aiken Monthly Meeting March 2024 | Collaboration is the Way of the Future to Save Working Lands
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsGrassland birds have suffered an unparalleled decline over the past half century, stemming from widespread development of North America’s grasslands. This calls for Audubon's action. To combat the negative effects of grassland degradations—and to keep grass on the landscape—Audubon has developed the Conservation Ranching Initiative. Join us at our March monthly meeting to hear from
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Aiken Canyon with Collin Hildreth – Sunday – March 24, 2024 at 8a
Aiken Canyon 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Aiken Canyon for an approximately 3-4 hour walk on Sunday, March 24th. Meet in the parking lot, map below. Named after ornithologist, Dr. Charles Aiken, this is a great destination for birders. Over 100 species have been seen here. Located 16 miles south of Colorado Springs, these 1,621-acres are
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Manitou Lake Bird Walk with Joe LaFleur!
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesSaturday, March 30 9:00-10:00 AM- Manitou Lake Bird Walk. Meet at park entrance, $10 per vehicle. Manitou Lake is one of the best birding spots in Teller County. The park features a boardwalk through the wetlands on the south side of the lake. Walk led by Joe LaFleur, author of the book Mountain Birds of
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Joint Trip with DFO – Clear Spring Ranch April 6th – go to DFOBirds.org to register!
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesRegistration opens 3/16 at 12p! Clear Spring Ranch Regional Park (El Paso County) 4/6/2024 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Leader: Megan Miller megan.k.miller2473@gmail.com or 7207759710 Trip Difficulty: Moderate Directions Clear Spring Ranch is located at exit 123 on I-25. Go west and follow a dirt road across train tracks and turn left in a large dirt road
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Manitou Lake Bird Walk with Joe LaFleur!
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesSaturday, April 13 9:00-10:00 AM- Manitou Lake Bird Walk Join wildlife biologist and author Joe LaFleur for a bird walk at Manitou Lake, one of the best birding spots in Teller County. The park features a boardwalk through the wetlands on the south side of the lake. Access fee is $10 per vehicle. For more
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