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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.
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SUMMARY:May Monthly Meeting:Corvids and Conifers\, Pinyon Jays in Wyoming's Bighorn Basin with Corey Anco
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken Audubon Society as Corey Anco presents on May 20\, 2026 via Zoom about \nCorvids and Conifers: Pinyon Jays in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin \nPresenter: Corey Anco\, Willis McDonald\, IV Curator of Natural Science\, Draper Natural History Museum\, Buffalo Bill Center of the West \nPinyon Jay (Gymnorhinus cynaocephalus) sightings and flock sizes have declined significantly since the 1960s. While the reasons for this decline vary by location\, very little is known about the Pinyon Jay near the northern extent of its distribution. In 2024\, the Draper Natural History Museum\, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management\, Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology at the University of California\, Davis\, Northwest College\, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service initiated a study to characterize habitat use by Pinyon Jays across limber-pine woodlands in Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin. In this presentation\, we’ll share highlights from the first few field seasons of this project and explore the Pinyon Jay’s curious relationship with seed-bearing pines. \nCorey Anco is the Willis McDonald\, IV Curator of Natural Science at the Draper Museum. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Lewis University\, a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University\, and an M.S. from Fordham University. At the Draper Natural History Museum\, Corey’s research focuses on understudied species and ecosystems\, addressing knowledge gaps to support emerging management and conservation needs of state and federal resource agencies. His interest in Pinyon Jays stems from their complex social structure\, unique adaptations\, and resilience in harsh\, arid environments. \nThis is an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office; 4255 Sinton Road 80907. Our entrance to the building is located on the EAST side (back side) of the building; not the main entrance. Parking is encouraged in the south and west parking lots. \nIf you would prefer to attend via zoom\, here is the link: \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/5770180765?pwd=ZaUy7qRz4askuBDWbOkvv3yaxEmdTH.1&omn=85079933786 \n  \nDoors Open: 6:30pm\nMeeting announcements: 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation: 7:15pm \nphoto credit: Corey Anco
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LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
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