*FULL* Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for Birds & Brews - Monument Valley Park & Phantom Canyon
2025-01-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Monument Valley Park
This program is FULL at 25 birders. You may still email Jessica to join the waitlist.
January 26
Monument Valley Park (10am) & Phantom Canyon (12pm)

– Monument Valley Park offers ponds, gardens, and woodlands all along Monument Creek. Give this urban gem a chance as it can offer a nice variety of birds!

– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs weather forecast. Let Jessica know ahead of time if you need to borrow binoculars.
– Difficulty: Easy. We will walk on relatively flat terrain for about 2 miles.
– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com

Join Aiken, Jessica Miller, and Michael Stewart at Fountain Creek Nature Center - January 27, 2025!
2025-01-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Join Aiken, Jessica Miller, and Michael Stewart at Fountain Creek Nature Center – January 27, 2025!

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The woodlands, meadows, wetlands, creek, and ponds of Fountain Creek Regional Park make this one of the best places to observe a wide variety of birds in the region. Many species are possible on this guided walk, but we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for Great-horned Owls, American Dipper, Marsh Wren, and any rarities hanging out at “the spa”.

Restrooms: available at the Nature Center where we’ll begin and end our walk, but not on the trails.

Difficulty: easy/moderate. 2.5 miles over mostly flat trails. Depending on the weather a few days before, the trail could have patches of snow, ice, or mud.

Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com as space is limited. Binoculars are available for borrowing.

DATE CHANGE!! Join Aiken and Mary Wilson at Rock Ledge Ranch - January 30, 2025!
2025-01-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch, 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Due to the cold weather, we’ve rescheduled to January 30th!
Rock Ledge Ranch : Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Located adjacent to Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Rock Ledge Ranch is a great way to enjoy nature and observe a few flickers, scrub jays, bushtits, ravens and who knows! 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. We may walk a mile or so, but slowly and on easy terrain.
We will meet at the visitor hut in the Rock Ledge Parking Lot, south-end at 930a. Dress for Colorado weather! If you need to borrow binoculars, please let Melanie (mhelton016@gmail.com) know in advance.

FULL - waitlist only! Join Aiken and Jenyva Fox for a trip to Rocky Mountain Aresenal National Wildlife Refuge on January 31, 2025!
2025-01-31 07:30 - 16:30 | Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, 6550 Gateway Road - HQ CO 80022, Commerce City, CO, 80022
This trip is full; waitlist only.
Join Aiken and Jenyva Fox for a trip to Rocky Mountain Aresenal National Wildlife Refuge on January 31, 2025!

* We will meet at a central location in the Springs and carpool to Rocky Mountain Arsenal as it is 1.5 hour drive.
* We will bird at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR from 9am-noon. https://ebird.org/hotspot/L167924
* Target birds will be raptors and waterfowl, viewing from cars along the Wildlife Drive and from boardwalk viewing areas of ponds.
* We will also walk a few short trails to look for winter passerines.
* We will eat lunch at the NWR or the Visitor Center and then head to the National Eagle Repository which is right next door to the NWR.
* Our tour of the repository will be from 1pm-2pm. https://www.fws.gov/program/national-eagle-repository
* We will learn about the repository’s role in developing and providing educational programs regarding wildlife trade, wildlife laws and the Native American eagle feather program.
* Head back to the Springs after the tour. (Optional- We can also visit the RMA NWR Visitor Center as there are some really interesting history and ecology displays in the center.)

The trip is limited to the first 11 responders, 12 including our leader!

Please RSVP to Jenyva directly at jenyvat@gmail.com. Deadline to RSVP is 1/27 and Jenyva will send all instructions prior.

Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center - Saturday mornings in February
2025-02-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a.
Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. This will continue from this Saturday, February 1 to the end of February. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, can be icy so bring appropriate gear ( I wear cleats). For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart, new participant in Audubon.

Michael Stewart
Bird and Nature Hike
0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)
NCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.

Rock Ledge Ranch with Mary Wilson, February 6 at 930a
2025-02-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Rock Ledge Ranch, 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Third time is a charm! Weather hasn’t been cooperating, yet we’re trying again!
Join Aiken and Mary Wilson at Rock Ledge Ranch : Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Located adjacent to Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Rock Ledge Ranch is a great way to enjoy nature and observe a few flickers, scrub jays, bushtits, ravens and who knows! 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. We may walk a mile or so, but slowly and on easy terrain.
We will meet at the visitor hut in the Rock Ledge Parking Lot, south-end at 930a. Dress for Colorado weather! If you need to borrow binoculars, please let Melanie (mhelton016@gmail.com) know in advance.

Join Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron at Clear Spring Ranch, February 8th at 8a
2025-02-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Clear Spring Ranch, Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, 80817, United States
Join Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron at Clear Spring Ranch, a 930-acre linear park situated along Fountain Creek south the city of Fountain. This open space features active farming, grasslands and foothills ecosystems. The walking distance may be up to three miles, but at an easy birding pace and on level trails and gravel roads.
Cinnamon Bergeron will lead this outing. Meet at the Clear Springs Ranch parking lot. Group size limited to 15. For more information or to reserve a space, please contact Melanie at mhelton016@gmail.com
If you’d like to reserve a pair of binoculars, please let Melanie know when reserving your space.
Dress for Colorado winter! Bathrooms are located at the trail head.

Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
2025-02-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-15 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-02-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States

Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for Birds & Brews - Prospect Lake & Pikes Peak Brewing Company
2025-02-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr., Colorado Springs, 715 Prospect Lake Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910, United States
February 9
Prospect Lake (10am) & Pikes Peak Brewing Company (S. Tejon) (12pm)

– Prospect Lake is an urban recreational site, but this large body of water is a magnet for waterfowl and gulls in the winter. Afterwards we’ll pop over to Pikes Peak Brewing .
– 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. Let Jessica know if you need to borrow a pair of binoculars.

– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com

The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Soon! February 14–17, 2025
2025-02-14 08:00 - 2025-02-17 17:00
The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Soon!

The 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) starts on Friday, February 14!
All skill levels and all abilities are welcome to count birds from anywhere and enter their checklists online.
For more information – https://www.birdcount.org/

Aiken Monthly Meeting Feb. 19 | Female Bird Song: Overlooked & Underheard
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office, 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, 80907
Join us, along with Dr. Lauryn Benedict from the University of Northern Colorado, for this month’s meeting and presentation on Female Bird Song: Overlooked & Underheard.
In addition to being a source of joy to listeners, bird song offers an important research system for scientists studying the form and function of animal signals, including language. Bird song research, however, is surprisingly narrowly focused on a few bird species and, in particular, on the males of those species. Although more than 60% of songbird females sing, they are rarely studied. In this presentation Dr. Benedict will explore how history and definitions have driven that trend, and she will talk about recent research on singing female birds.

Lauryn Benedict is fascinated by the social lives of birds. She has spent 20+ years researching birds to figure out how they use sounds to signal meaning and coordinate behaviors. Her recent work examines song and other vocalizations in both males and females. Lauryn holds a B.A. from Cornell University and a Ph.D. from the University of California Berkeley. She is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado.

This is an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office located at 4255 Sinton Road 80907.
The classroom entrance is on the back (east side) of the building. The main door will be locked.
This meeting will also be available via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87557147689?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 875 5714 7689
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Win bags of bird seed in our chance drawing! Please bring cash if you would like to participate.
Bird seed donated by This Place is For the Birds and Songbird Orchids. Proceeds benefit Aiken Audubon.
Snacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm
Meeting announcements 7:00pm
Program Presentation 7:15pm
photo credit: Dr. Lauryn Benedict | University of Northern Colorado

Join Mary Wilson & Aiken at Bear Creek Nature Center, March 13th at 830a
2025-03-13 08:30 - 10:30 | Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Join Mary Wilson and Aiken at Bear Creek Nature Center, March 13th at 830a!
No registration required and hope that you can join us!

– 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.
– This will be an easy-moderate hike up to 3 miles. There are some steps along the trail.
– Bring binoculars and good hiking shoes. Dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. If you need to borrow a pair of binoculars, let Melanie know in advance.

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER - Join Aiken & Deb Strike for a trip to Fairplay on March 14th! Come join us!
2025-03-14 08:15
Canceled due to weather!
Aiken and Deb Strike are inviting 7 others to visit Deb’s home in Fairplay, which is notorious for great mountain birding! To register, email Melanie at mhelton016@gmail.com. Know that the commute is 2 hours each way. We will be carpooling from Rock Ledge Ranch parking lot, meeting at 815a on Friday, March 14th. Depending on the weather, 4 wheel drive and snow tires are preferred for the 2 vehicles used in carpooling.
When you register, please let Melanie know if you can drive and whether you have 4 wheel drive. Four passengers in each of the 2 cars is needed.
Bring your lunch! Also the birds can be seen from a comfortable and warm cabin. Big advantage!
Possible birds:
Rosy finches
Mountain chickadee
Canada Jays
Clark’s Nutcracker
Pine Grosbeak
Red Crossbills
White breasted Nuthatch
Red Breasted Nuthatch
Stellar’s jay
Hairy woodpecker
Pine Siskin
Rough legged hawks can be seen from the road around Hartsel sometimes. Moose have been seen also.

*WAITLIST* Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for March 16 Birds & Brews - Fountain Creek Nature Center & Peaks & Pines Brewing
2025-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, 80817
Fountain Creek Nature Center & Peaks & Pines Brewing

Sunday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The woodlands, meadows, wetlands, creek, and ponds of Fountain Creek Regional Park make this one of the best places to observe a wide variety of birds in the region. Many species are possible on this guided walk, but we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed for Great-horned Owls, Marsh Wren, and any rarities hanging out at “the spa”.
– Restrooms will be available at the Nature Center
– Difficulty: easy/moderate. This will be a 2.5 mile walk along mostly flat trails at a slow, birder’s pace.
– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some, just request with your RSVP.
– This trip is full at 25 participants, but you may still join the waitlist by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com.

Aiken Monthly Meeting March 19 | Bringing Back the Lesser Prairie Chicken
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is an icon of Colorado’s southeastern prairies. Due to a long list of environmental and anthropogenic factors, they nearly became extirpated in extreme southeast Colorado and southwestern Kansas, in an area that was considered one of the species’ core areas. Additional threats are on the horizon, making their future unclear. How are wildlife managers fighting to bring back this species in southeast Colorado? Join us, along with Jonathan Reitz, to find out and learn more about this beautiful grassland bird.
Jonathan Reitz is a Wildlife Biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Lamar, CO. He has been working on Lesser Prairie-Chicken conservation since 2006. Jonathan helps manage, research, and conserve a long list of big game, small game, and threatened/endangered species in southeast Colorado.
This is an in-person meeting held at the BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER; 245 Bear Creek Road 80906.
Please enter through the main doors. The meeting room is immediately to your left. Aiken Audubon members will greet you as you arrive and point you in the right direction.
Win bags of bird seed in our chance drawing! Please bring cash if you would like to participate.
Bird seed donated Songbird Orchids & Wild Birds Unlimited. Proceeds benefit Aiken Audubon.
Snacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm
Meeting announcements 7:00pm
Program Presentation 7:15pm
This meeting will also be available via Zoom.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85237692526?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 852 3769 2526
Passcode: [REDACTED]
photo credit: Jonathan Reitz | Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Join Joe LaFleur at Manitou Lake Bird Walk & Birding 101- Sparrows, Warblers and Tanagers
2025-03-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Manitou Lake CO-67, CO-67, Colorado Springs, 80903, United States
Manitou Lake Bird Walk & Birding 101- Sparrows, Warblers and Tanagers
Saturday, March 22
9:00-10:00 AM– Bird Walk at Manitou Lake north of Woodland Park. Meet at park entrance, $10 per vehicle
11:00 AM-12:00 Noon– FREE Program, Ute Pass Historical Society, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., Woodland Park
Learn to identify common local birds by sight and sound. This session includes birds like Sparrows, Warblers and Tanagers.
Program by Joe LaFleur, local birding expert and author of the book Mountain Birds of Teller County.
For more info: joe@betterbirdwatching.com, 719-301-8801

Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Megan Miller
2025-04-12 07:00 - 13:00 | Clear Spring Ranch, Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, 80817, United States
Join DFO, Aiken and Megan Miller on April 12th, 7a-1p
Half-day moderate trip with first half at Clear Spring Ranch Regional Park (east side of I-25 at Exit 123). Then we will drive north to Fountain Creek Regional Park for lunch and walking the park. Look for early migrants and residents. Bring lunch, snacks, lots of water, bug spray, and sun screen. Expect 4-5 miles of mainly flat walking. Trails are a mix of paved and gravel. Be prepared for mud! Done by 1pm at the latest.
The trip is limited to 12 people. Register today via DFO’s site at:
https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Register.aspx?TripID=21993

Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a.
2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in April and May at 9a.
Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, wear appropriate walking attire – it may be muddy. For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart, new participant in Audubon.

Michael Stewart
Bird and Nature Hike
0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)
NCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.

Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for April 20 Birds & Brews at Pueblo Reservoir & Reservoir Brewing
2025-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Pueblo Area
Pueblo Reservoir & Reservoir Brewing
Sunday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We’ll meet to carpool/caravan down to Pueblo for a morning full of birding! Where we go will depend on recent bird reports, but expect to spend most of our time at the Valco Ponds and Pueblo Reservoir in search of a large variety of birds, including waterfowl, birds of prey, migrants, and quail.

– Restrooms will be available regularly
– Difficulty: moderate. Walking will be easy along mostly flat trails, but it will be a long morning and into the afternoon.
– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some, just request with your RSVP. If you have a scope, you’ll like having it here.
– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com as space is limited.

Waitlist only - Join Aiken and Kelly Liddell at Kelly's private garden, April 25, 730a-930a!
2025-04-25 07:30 - 09:30
Waitlist only! Nestled in Woodmen Valley near Blodgett Open Space and the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kelly and Terry Liddell have created a “bird haven” on their 5-acre property by planting bird-friendly trees, putting up nest boxes, and hanging feeders. They’ve recorded more than 70 different species on their property over the past three years. Last spring, there were western bluebirds, tree swallows, violet-green swallows, pygmy nuthatches, northern flickers, house wrens and more all nesting on the property. Recently, a pair of great horned owls have been spotted; and a Lewis’s woodpecker has been hanging around since September.

Come join us on Friday, April 25, from 7:30-9:30 AM where Kelly will share her private landscape with up to 10 lucky individuals!

Her address will be provided after the 10 people have registered. I will be sending out the details as soon as the group is known!

Please rsvp to mhelton016@gmail.com . Please include your phone number, too.

Join Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Austin Bluffs Open Space on Saturday, April 26th!
2025-04-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Austin Bluffs Open Space (38.909919, -104.789987)
Join Aiken and Collin Hildreth at Austin Bluffs Open Space on Saturday, April 26th!
Austin Bluffs Open Space (8am)

– Please RSVP to Melanie Helton if you’d like to join. mhelton016@gmail.com

– Austin Bluffs is a relatively under-birded site on the north side of the city. We will hike along some interesting geography through foothills meadows and pine oak forests.
– Difficulty: Moderate. We will hike ~3-4 miles over uneven trails. Depending on weather conditions leading up to the trip, trails could be snowy or muddy.
– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast. You might like to bring a snack and water. Don’t have binoculars? Let Melanie know you would like to borrow a pair.
– No public restroom on site.
– We will meet on the east side at the intersection of Rockhurst Blvd. and University Park Blvd, 38.909919, -104.789987. Park along Rockhurst Blvd and meet at the traffic circle.
Click here for map

You will be asked to sign a waiver prior to the walk.

Joint DFO & Aiken trip with Jessica Miller to Pueblo area, April 27 @ 7a!
2025-04-27 07:00 - 14:00 | Pueblo Area
Pueblo Area with Jessica Miller – Joint Aiken & Denver Field Ornithologists Trip!
April 27, 2025 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
This trip is offered cooperatively by the Aiken Audubon Society and the Denver Field Ornithologists.
Pueblo area
04/27/2025 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Leader: Jessica Miller jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Please sign up via DFO, at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx
This trip is limited to the first 15 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Developed, Reservoir, Riparian, Wetland
Let’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! 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.

Join Aiken and Kelly Liddell at Kettle Lakes!
2025-05-03 07:00 - 11:00 | Kettle Lakes, Airfield Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920
Join Aiken and Kelly Liddell for a trip to Kettle Lakes on Saturday, May 3rd at 7a!
Kettle Lakes, 3 lakes, are located on United States Air Force Academy property. With wide gravel trails, this walk will predominantly follow an old railroad right of way. We will go off trail so closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.
Possible bird species seen include Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Belted Kingfisher, sparrows, Cliff Swallows and hopefully different warblers.

Appropriate for all levels of birders.
Physical difficulty: Easy.
Meet at the Kettle Creek Lakes parking lot. No good Google map available—from I-25 take exit 150 (North Academy) and go west. Drive towards the south Academy entrance and take the first right. There is no street sign but you turn right at the Pass & Registration building and go to the end of the road. If you reach the south gate of the Academy, you missed the turn.
Limited to 12 participants. Email Melanie at mhelton016@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

Join Joe LaFleur at Mueller State Park - May 3rd
2025-05-03 08:30 - 11:00 | Mueller State Park, 21045 CO 67, Divide, CO, 80814
Saturday, May 3, Mueller State Park
8:30-10:00 AM– Bird Walk. Meet at the Elk Meadows Trailhead. Learn how to identify local birds by sight and sound, while also learning about the plants and trees where birds live.
10:00-11:00 AM– Bird Program. Meet at Visitor Center. Learn to identify common breeding birds of the park in this audiovisual program.
Parks Pass required.

Bird walks and programs by local author and wildlife biologist Joe LaFleur
More info: joe@betterbirdwatching.com, 719-301-8801

Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in May at 9a.
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in May at 9a.
Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, wear appropriate walking attire – it may be muddy. For reservations call (719) 385-6086. Led by Michael Stewart, new participant in Audubon.

Michael Stewart
Bird and Nature Hike
0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)
NCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.

*FULL* Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for May 11 Birds & Brews at Aiken Canyon Preserve & Urban Animal
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Aiken Canyon, 3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80926
Aiken Canyon Preserve & Urban Animal
Sunday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This hidden gem southwest of Colorado Springs is a quiet retreat into the juniper-pinyon foothills. Spring migration will be in full swing so we can expect many species to be singing and moving through. Our target bird for this location is the Juniper Titmouse.
– Restrooms available at the trailhead only
– Difficulty: moderate. We will walk up to 4 miles along a trail with some steps and incline.
– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some, just request with your RSVP.
– This trip is full. You can email Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com to join the waitlist.
