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SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Nature Center with Diana Beatty\, September 19th!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bird walk at Fountain Creek Nature Center on September 19\, 5-7 pm\, led by Diana Beatty. \nFountain Creek Regional Park is a natural migration corridor and the major watercourse of the Pikes Peak region. Come explore the ponds\, streams\, wetlands\, forest\, and grasslands of this 450-acre county park to discover its birds and other wildlife.  \n\nAppropriate for all levels of birders.\nPhysical difficulty: Easy.\nIf you’d like to borrow a pair of binoculars\, please let mhelton016@gmail.com know in advance.\n\nMeet at Fountain Creek Nature Center (map).
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-nature-center-with-diana-beatty-september-19th/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Aiken Audubon Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our inaugural Aiken Audubon Silent Auction on Wednesday\, September 20th! \nThe first monthly meeting of our 2023-2024 program year will be held at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office at 4255 Sinton Rd. in Colorado Springs. A silent auction and taco bar are special additions to this month’s meeting. A special kick-off to a great year ahead! \nProceeds from the silent auction will help fund Aiken Audubon educational programs\, avian research grants and local conservation efforts. \nArrive at 5:30pm to enjoy a taco bar with fellow birders and the opportunity to browse and bid on numerous silent auction items to include: \nBirdy Gift Baskets\nGift Certificates\nArt\nBirding Tours\nWine\nand more…\nTo see a complete list of auction items\, click here; Aiken Audubon Auction Item List \nBidding will take place from 5:30-7:00pm. All bidding will close promptly at 7:00pm prior to meeting announcements and the presentation of our guest speaker Tiffany Kersten. If you would like to bid over Zoom\, please join us online at 5:00 over Zoom! We’ll provide instructions for how to bid when the auction opens. Bidding will begin at 5:30pm. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 880 6374 5877\nPasscode: 925295 \nThere is no cost for the taco bar\, but donations are greatly appreciated. \nFood & seating are VERY LIMITED so please arrive early. No RSVP needed. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR DONORS for making this auction possible! \n \nAngler’s Covey Fly Fishing Shop\nAntelope Ridge Mead\nBirding Man Adventures\nBuckley’s Homestead Supply\nCoaltrain Wine & Liquor\nDon’s Garden Shop\nIvywild Blooms\nJohn Drummond\nLinda Hodges\nOCC Brewing\nPhantom Canyon Brewing Co.\nPoor Richard’s Books & Gifts\nRuben Rodriguez\nSongbird Orchids\nWild Birds Unlimited \n\n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-audubon-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting and Silent Auction Sept. 2023 | Birdie Big Year: Elevating Women Birders
DESCRIPTION:Silent Auction\, Tacos & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 5:30pm\nMeeting announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \nWe took a break this summer and we’re ready to get back to birding with you this fall! September is the beginning of our monthly meeting presentation series for 2023-2034\, and we are very excited to announce Tiffany Kersten will be joining us! \nOur September meeting will also include a silent auction to help raise money for our Aiken Audubon programs and research grants we help fund around the Pikes Peak region. We hope you will join us! \nTiffany Kersten didn’t set out to do a Big Year\, but after a series of unanticipated and serendipitous events\, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual assault survivor\, she spent 2021 traveling to all corners of the Lower 48 States\, tallying birds and gifting personal safety alarms to women she met along the way. Her goal was to see 700 species\, and to raise awareness of women’s safety in the outdoors. She ended up surpassing her goal and setting a new record\, of 726 species. In her presentation\, Tiffany will lead us through the fear\, empowerment\, struggles\, and healing that all played vital roles in the personal growth she experienced on this wild adventure. \nTiffany Kersten is a Wisconsin native. She holds a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from Northland College\, and has spent over a decade as an environmental educator\, teaching about bird migration with the Cape May Bird Observatory\, monitoring shorebirds on Cape Cod\, banding Honeycreepers in Hawaii\, and finally landing in South Texas where she worked at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuged and then managed the McAllen Nature Center. After completing her Lower 48 States Big Year in 2021\, she founded her own company\, Nature Ninja Birding Tours. She guides primarily in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas\, and offers international tours as well. \nThis will be an in-person meeting (and broadcast on Zoom) 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. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 880 6374 5877\nPasscode: 925295
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-meeting-sept-2023-birdie-big-year-elevating-women-birders/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:MONTHLY MEETING
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SUMMARY:Chico Basin with Linda Hodges - September 21st - FULL for the trip and waitlist!
DESCRIPTION:The Chico trip and waitlist are now FULL.  Thank you. \n  \nJoin Aiken & Linda Hodges on Thursday\, September 21st! \nFall migration will be in full swing in September at Chico Basin Ranch! We’ll stop at the banding station\, then look for warblers and flycatchers coming through as well as Scaled Quail\, Ladder-backed Woodpeckers\, Canyon Towhees and Northern Mockingbirds. One of the joys of the Chico migrant trap is you never know what will show up! Details to follow\, but plan on a timeframe of 7:30 to noon or 1:00. High-clearance vehicles will be needed\, as will your $10 for the Chico entrance fee. Contact Linda Hodges at hikerhodges@gmail.com to register. \n22500 S Peyton Hwy\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80928
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/chico-basin-with-linda-hodges-september-21st/
LOCATION:Chico  Basin Ranch\, 22500 S Peyton Hwy\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80928\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230924T120000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller Manitou Lake (9am)  followed by BierWerks (11am)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\,September 24 \nManitou Lake (9am)  followed by BierWerks (11am)\n– 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.\n– This is an easy/moderate 2 mile hike along mostly flat\, uneven trails.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Woodland Park forecast. Lederhosen not necessary.\n– At the entrance\, a $10 fee per vehicle is charged. Option to carpool/caravan from Old Colorado City area at 7:15am.\n– RSVP by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-with-jessica-miller-manitou-lake-9am-followed-by-bierwerks-11am/
LOCATION:Manitou Lake CO-67\, CO-67\, Colorado Springs\, 80903\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Clear Spring Ranch with Kip Miller - September 27th!
DESCRIPTION:Clear Spring Ranch Weekday Birding: Wednesday\, September 27\, 8:30 a.m. \nJoin us for a late September 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. \nKip Miller will lead this outing. Meet at the Clear Spring 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.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/clear-spring-ranch-with-kip-miller-september-27th/
LOCATION:Clear Spring Ranch\, Loren Lane\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231018T203000
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SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting Oct. 2023 | Plants & Birds & Rocks & Things: A Birding Adventure in Southeast Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Southeast Arizona is a birding mecca and a must-visit area for birding and nature enthusiasts. From expansive deserts with towering saguaros to remote mountains with sycamore streams\, the region is home to rare\, unique\, and coveted birds that can be found only in this tiny corner of the United States. Join Jessica on two adventures to the border to hear the struggles and successes of birding an unknown landscape and see what species rewarded her. You’ll hear how to prepare for such a trip\, get the lowdown on where to find the best birds\, and realize that Jessica doesn’t take relaxing vacations. \nJessica Miller is the Fountain Creek Nature Center supervisor and volunteer leader of the Birds and Brews Aiken Audubon field trip series. Before moving to Colorado four years ago\, she was the Recreation Director and Head Naturalist for Fripp Island Resort in coastal South Carolina. She’s also been a biological intern for Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. She grew up in Georgia where she earned her B.S. in Biology from Augusta University. When she’s not pretending to be a normal human\, she’s planning a birding trip! \nThis will be an in-person meeting (and broadcast on Zoom) held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office at 4255 Sinton Road 80907. The classroom entrance is on the back (east side) of the building. The main door will be locked. \nSnacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm\nMeeting Announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \nYou can also join us on Zoom! Check back soon for those details.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-meeting-oct-2023-plants-birds-rocks-things-a-birding-adventure-in-southeast-arizona/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:MONTHLY MEETING
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231020T103000
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SUMMARY:Fountain Creek - Kohl's Parking to Mule Farm - with Cinnamon Bergeron!
DESCRIPTION: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.  October 20\, 2023 – 830-1030a\n\nThere is a mix of woodland\, wetland\, meadow\, and pond habitats along Fountain Creek\, which are great all year for birding.\n– Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. We will be on relatively flat terrain.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Fountain forecast.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-kohls-parking-to-mule-farm-with-cinnamon-bergeron/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek from Kohl’s to Mule Farm\, 2725 Janitell Road\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller - Palmer Park (9am) followed by Deuces Wild Brewery (12pm)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 22\nPalmer Park (9am) followed by Deuces Wild Brewery (12pm)\n–  We’ll explore meadows and pine-oak scrub habitats while enjoying great views of Pikes Peak and the park’s own great rock formations. We’ll look for mostly year-round residents while hoping for a late migrant or two.\n– This hike will be moderate\, going 3 miles over uneven terrain with some incline.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast.\n– RSVP by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-with-jessica-miller-palmer-park-9am-followed-by-deuces-wild-brewery-12pm/
LOCATION:Palmer park\, 3344-3376 Paseo Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231111T150000
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SUMMARY:Lake Pueblo State Park with Kip Miller - Changed to November 11th!
DESCRIPTION:Lake Pueblo State Park: Saturday\, November 11th\, 8:00 am – 3:00 p.m. \nJoin 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. \nKip 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.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/lake-pueblo-state-park-with-kip-miller-october-21st/
LOCATION:Lake Pueblo State Park (Visitor Center)\, 601-633 Pueblo Reservoir Rd\, Pueblo\, CO\, 81005\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231115T203000
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SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting November 2023 | Tracking the Long-Distance Migration & Stopover Ecology of Flammulated Owls
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a great evening with Dr. Brian Linkhart from Colorado College as he discusses his work with Flammulated Owls. \nThe Rocky Mountains of southern Colorado have been the home base for a 40-year investigation of the breeding ecology of Flammulated Owls\, a fist-sized insectivore that primarily breeds in the pine forests of western North America. Generations of banded\n(ringed) adults and their offspring on these study sites have revealed many insights on patterns in reproduction and survival\, but until relatively recently\, almost nothing was known of the owl’s wintering habits—indeed\, migration had never been fully documented in the species\, and some researchers suggested the owls might simply undergo torpor. That changed in 2010\, when small coin-sized devices carried on the backs of Colorado breeders first revealed their fall and spring journeys and winter\ndestinations\, and more recent recoveries show the owls migrate as far south as southern Mexico and Central America. In this presentation\, we track this annual journey\, and discuss risks posed by a changing climate and habitat fragmentation. \nDr. Brian D. Linkhart has been a Professor in the Department of Organismal Biology and Ecology at Colorado College since 2001\, where he teaches field courses in Ornithology\, Ecology\, and Field Biology. Previously\, he was a seasonal research biologist for the Rocky Mountain Research Station for 18 years\, and he began teaching summer field seminars on forest ecology in the mid-1980s. Over the past 40 years\, Brian has conducted research on the ecology of songbirds\, grouse\, hawks and owls across the American Southwest and Mexico\, but since 2001 summers have mostly been spent mentoring 6-10 undergraduate students while conducting field research on Flammulated Owls. \nThis will be an in-person meeting (and broadcast on Zoom) 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. \nSnacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm\nMeeting announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \n\nOr Join us on Zoom!\nMeeting ID: 859 4776 3379\nPasscode: 328580\n\nImage credit: Michael Ciaglo\, The Gazette
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/tracking-the-long-distance-migration-stopover-ecology-of-flammulated-owls/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:MONTHLY MEETING
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231118T110000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Waterbirds at Prospect Lake – Saturday\, November 18\, 9:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Waterbirds at Prospect Lake – Saturday\, November 18\, 9:00 a.m. \n\nDespite its urban location\, Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park is a well-known waterbird magnet during migration and in early winter when open water remains available. With this in mind\, we will meet here this morning to check the lake for ducks\, geese\, grebes\, gulls and more – as well as the occasional raptor attracted by these birds. \nWalking distance around the lake is approximately 1.25 miles. We will start from the main parking lot on the lake’s east side\, off of South Union Boulevard (adjacent to the Peace Officers Memorial). Remember to bring along warm layers in the event of chilling fall breezes. \n\nKip Miller will lead this outing. For more information or to reserve a space\, please contact Kip at hlbirdguide@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/weekend-waterbirds-at-prospect-lake-saturday-november-18-900-a-m/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake\, South Union Blvd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kip Miller":MAILTO:hlbirdguide@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231119T160000
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SUMMARY:At Capacity - Full!  Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller - Stratton Open Space (12pm) followed by Happy Taps (3pm)
DESCRIPTION:We’re at capacity for Sunday’s trip!  If you’d like to be waitlisted\, please reach out to Jessica at the address below!\n\nSunday\, November 19\nStratton Open Space (12pm) followed by Happy Taps (3pm)\n– Explore the foothills meadows and pine oak forests in search of resident west-side birds.\n– This hike will be moderate\, going 3 miles over uneven terrain with some incline.\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs forecast.\n– RSVP by emailing trip leader Jessica Miller at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-with-jessica-miller-stratton-open-space-12pm-followed-by-happy-taps-3pm/
LOCATION:Stratton Open Space
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231126T123000
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SUMMARY:Blackbird Friday Field Trip | Big Johnson Reservoir & Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:**Notice: Rescheduled to Sunday\, Nov 26 due to weather.** Big Johnson is the best reservoir in the Colorado Springs area\, and during migration and winter is teeming with ducks of many species\, gulls\, and sometimes loons and grebes. We’ll scan the lake for waterfowl and raptors\, and then take a short walk to look and listen for longspurs and scaled quail in the Bluestem Prairie Open Space. Afterwards we’ll head a few miles down the road to Fountain Creek Nature Center and get closer looks at waterfowl\, American Dippers\, various sparrows and any other recent arrivals that might be around. Total field trip time will be approximately 4-5 hours. There are no restrooms at Big Johnson\, but restrooms are available at Fountain Creek Nature Center. \nThis is a joint trip with Denver Field Ornithologists. \nFREE REGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/blackbird-friday-big-johnson-reservoir-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Big Johnson Reservoir and Bluestem Prairie Open Space\, 6254 Goldfield Dr\, Colorado springs\, 80911\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231128T015621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T015621Z
UID:7851-1701507600-1701511200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Join Joe LaFleur at Manitou Lake - December 2nd!
DESCRIPTION:Manitou Lake Bird Walk\nSaturday\, Dec. 2- 9:00-10:00 AM. North of Woodland Park on Highway 67\, meet at entrance\, $10 access fee per vehicle.\nBeat cabin fever with a bird walk around Manitou Lake led by Joe LaFleur\, author of the book Mountain Birds of Teller County. In the event of a blizzard the walk will be cancelled\, otherwise dress warmly for cold and snowy conditions.For more info: 719-301-8801\, joe@betterbirdwatching.com \n  \nPhoto credit to Amanda Borges
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-joe-lafleur-at-manitou-lake-december-2nd/
LOCATION:Manitou Lake CO-67\, CO-67\, Colorado Springs\, 80903\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231124T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T220407Z
UID:7839-1702198800-1702209600@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller - Bear Creek East followed by Cerberus!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 10 \nBear Creek East (9am) & Cerberus Brewing (11am)\n– We’ll explore Bear Creek\, the beaver ponds along it\, and the meadows and scrub oak habitat within Bear Creek Regional Park East. Afterwards we’ll head to Cerberus Brewing to warm up with a beer and brunch!\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Colorado Springs weather. Let Jessica know ahead of time if you need to borrow binoculars.\n– Difficulty: Moderate. We will be on relatively flat terrain with some incline and will walk about 2 miles.\n– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com\n\nBear Creek East has 546 acres with foothill views and 10 miles of trails.  Hope that you’ll join us!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-with-jessica-miller-bear-creek-east-followed-by-cerberus/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Regional Park – East\, 2002 Creek Crossing\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231119T175448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T175448Z
UID:7833-1702684800-1702771199@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Colorado Springs Christmas Bird Count on December 16! 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.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/colorado-springs-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tyler Stuart":MAILTO:colospringscbc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231124T221231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T174032Z
UID:7844-1702800000-1702821600@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Pueblo Area with Jessica Miller - Joint Aiken & Denver Field Ornithologists Trip!
DESCRIPTION:This trip is offered cooperatively by the Aiken Audubon Society and the Denver Field Ornithologists.\nPueblo area\n12/17/2023      8:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLeader: Jessica Miller   jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate \nPlease sign up via DFO\, at https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/UpcomingTrips.aspx\n \nDirections\nSee trip description for meeting instructions \nThis trip is limited to the first 15 registrations. \nHabitats to bird: Developed\, Reservoir\, Riparian\, Wetland\nLet’s head down to Pueblo to peruse Runyon Lake\, Pueblo City Park\, Valco Ponds\, and Pueblo Reservoir. Whatever interesting gulls\, waterfowl\, or wintering migrants may be lurking about\, we’re sure to find them! 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.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/pueblo-area-with-jessica-miller-joint-aiken-denver-field-ornithologists-trip/
LOCATION:Pueblo Area
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231213T164244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T164452Z
UID:7881-1703095200-1703095200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:The Twelve Days of Christmas: Colorado Bird Edition - December Liquid Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get festive! Guest speaker\, Dr. Claire Ramos\, Assoc. Professor of Biology at CSU Pueblo\, will share info about the birds of the well-known carol and their species found in Colorado. \nPlease RSVP to fcwdaa@gmail.com \nAttendees receive $1 off beer
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/the-twelve-days-of-christmas-colorado-bird-edition-december-liquid-lecture/
LOCATION:Brues Alehouse Brewing Co.\, 120 Riverwalk Pl\, Pueblo\, CO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231223T235634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231223T235634Z
UID:7892-1704360600-1704367800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Stratton Open Space with Mary Rudolph - January 4\, 2024!
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken and Mary Rudolph on January 4\, 2024 at 930a!  Plan to meet at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center (2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80906) and we’ll walk the Stratton Open Space.  Difficulty is easy to medium\, mostly flat terrain with some hilly sections. \nBring your binoculars and dress for the forecast!  If you would like to borrow a set of binoculars\, please send an email to mhelton016@gmail.com to reserve in advance. \nNo registration is necessary!  We just hope to see you and a bunch of birds! \nGet to know your leader: \nMary Rudolph graduated from Colorado College in 2023 with a major in organismal biology (emphasis in ornithology) and a minor in Arabic. Born and raised in Colorado Springs\, she is an avid long-distance trail runner who loves doing just about anything outside. She first started working with Audubon after attending the Audubon Convention in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, in 2019. She now serves on the Audubon Rockies board of directors and the Audubon Council of Colorado. Mary also founded Tiger Audubon\, the Colorado College Audubon campus chapter.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/stratton-open-space-with-mary-rudolph-january-4-2024/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231124T220724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T220724Z
UID:7842-1704636000-1704643200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller - Prospect Lake followed by Mash Mechanix
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 7\nProspect Lake (2pm) & Mash Mechanix (4pm)\n\n– 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 Mash Mechanix.\n– Difficulty: Easy. We will be on relatively flat terrain and will walk about 1.25 miles.\n– 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.\n– 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.\n\n– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-with-jessica-miller-prospect-lake-followed-by-mash-mechanix/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake\, South Union Blvd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231209T213053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T232404Z
UID:7875-1705516200-1705523400@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting January 2024 | Raptor Identification
DESCRIPTION:Want to figure out which hawk that is in your backyard?  How about the hawk along the highway?\nColorado has 18 non-rare species of diurnal raptors. Join us in January\, along with Debbie Barnes as she presents an information-packed program explaining how to identify Colorado’s eagles\, hawks\, falcons and kites. Debbie has been studying the identification of these birds for ten years and has developed a program to help separate the various species. Join us and learn the tips that will greatly improve your skills. \nDebbie has been birding and photographing birds for over twenty years.  In addition\, she volunteers for Colorado State Parks\, Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas II and several Christmas Bird Counts. She has taught raptor identification classes at Cheyenne Mountain State Park\, spoken at meetings of Colorado State Parks Raptor Monitors and taught a birding class at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.  She has written a bird guide for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and Cheyenne Mountain State Park.  She is currently writing a guide for Mueller State Park.  She served for several years on the board of Aiken Audubon and is currently serving on the Field Trip board for Colorado Field Ornithologists. \n\nThis will be an in-person meeting (and broadcast on Zoom) 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. \nSnacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm\nMeeting announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 894 3062 6357\nPasscode: 152481 \nImage credit: Debbie Barnes
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-meeting-january-2024-raptor-identification/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:MONTHLY MEETING
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20240106T145424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T145424Z
UID:7901-1705744800-1705752000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Some Flew Away\, But Hooo Stayed? Family Program at El Paso's Bear Creek Nature Center Jan 20 @ 10a
DESCRIPTION:Some Flew Away\, But Hooo Stayed?\n\nLet’s discuss which birds call Bear Creek home during the winter months\, hike to search for them\, and make a bird treat to attract birds to your yard.\n\n\nFees\n\n\nCharge When Not Billed:\nFamily Program Fee (Standard Fee): $5.00\n\n\nActivity Details\nSome Flew Away\, But Hooo Stayed?\n\n\nMeeting Details\n\n01/20/2024 –01/20/2024\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nDays: Sat\nBear Creek Nature Center\n245 Bear Creek Nature Center\nColorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\n(719)520-6387\nFacility: Bear Creek Nature Ce\n\n\n\nEligibility\nCurrent Transaction Date on or after 02/13/18.\nMore Than or Equal to 0 days before the item begin date.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/some-flew-away-but-hooo-stayed-family-program-at-el-pasos-bear-creek-nature-center-jan-20-10a/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Nature Center\, 245 Bear Creek Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20240106T144818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T144818Z
UID:7899-1706349600-1706355000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Live Birds of Prey with El Paso's Fountain Creek Nature Center - January 27 @10a
DESCRIPTION:Live Birds of Prey\n\nFountain Creek Nature Center staff strive to offer innovative public programs for all ages and interests year-round! Each season we offer various programs to get you in-touch with nature\, from new and unique to old seasonal favorites. Check back each season to see if there’s something you\, your child\, or whole family will like! Please click the title of each program to learn more about what to expect\, see how many spots are available\, and read any unique registration instructions. \nPrepaid registration is required for all programs. Unless otherwise specified\, none of these programs are drop-off; an adult must register and attend the program with each group.\nTo avoid problems with your registration\, please register everyone in your party at the same time. To register family members or friends\, please add them to your account as an “Additional Family Member”.\nIf you have questions about a program or have problems registering online\, you may call Fountain Creek Nature Center at 719-520-6745. Registration will close 2 hours from the start of the program.\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations or failure to attend. Refunds will be offered if the Nature Center cancels the program.\n\n\nLearn 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 birds presented. You’ll also hear about the work the Center does to rehabilitate sick\, injured\, and orphaned birds of prey.\n\n\nFees\n\n\nCharge When Not Billed:\n(Standard Fee): $5.00\n\nMeeting Details\n\n01/27/2024 –01/27/2024\nTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nDays: Sat\nFountain Creek Nature Center\n320 Pepper Grass Lane\nFountain\, CO\, 80817\n(719)520-6745\nFacility: Fountain Creek Nature Center
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/live-birds-of-prey-with-el-pasos-fountain-creek-nature-center-january-27-10a/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231202T004907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T081342Z
UID:7857-1706432400-1706454000@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Ducks & Donuts with Tally Kerr & DFO | January 28
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second of four\, in a new series of winter bird walks focusing on winter waterfowl. \nThis series focuses on helping developing birders learn how to identify winter waterfowl\, but all levels of expertise are welcome. If you’re a developing birder\, please join us. This will be a great opportunity to learn together. \nThis is a special joint trip with Denver Field Ornithologists to the Pueblo area! \nThe day will start with donuts at Daylight Donuts in Pueblo. We will then enjoy birding along the Arkansas River between The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center and Lake Pueblo. Ducks are at the top of our list for the day\, and we will also be looking for a variety of sparrows\, phoebes\, wrens\, woodpeckers\, hawks and more. This is a good area to discover something unusual along the river and in the nearby thickets. If time allows\, we will stop by Pueblo City Park to conclude the trip. \nThe day will include approximately 5 miles of walking with possible areas of mud and ice.\nPlan for Colorado weather and dress accordingly for cold and changing weather.\nPack your binoculars or let Tally know if you need to borrow a pair.\nScopes will be available to share\, but feel free to bring your own if you’d like.\nBe sure to pack snacks\, lunch\, water and sunscreen.\nRestrooms will be available at several spots.\nCarpooling meeting spots will be announced for those in Denver Metro area and for those in the Pikes Peak region. \nRegistration is required through the Denver Field Ornithologists website.\nClick on Field Trips\, and scroll down to select this trip. If you don’t see the trip listed\, please check back often.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/ducks-donuts-with-tally-kerr-december-30/
LOCATION:Pueblo Area
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20240123T140507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142158Z
UID:7944-1707555600-1707559200@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Manitou Lake Bird Walk led by Joe LaFleur - February 10
DESCRIPTION:A note from Joe (2/8/24):\n\n\n\nForecast 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!\n\n\n\n\nManitou Lake Bird Walk\nSaturday\, February 10\n9:00-10:00 AM\nGuided Bird Walk at Manitou Lake north of Woodland Park on Highway 67\, meet at entrance. Manitou Lake is the best birding area in Teller County because it features a diversity of habitats\, including wetlands that are not a common habitat type in the county. A bonus boardwalk provides easy access through the wetland. In addition\, the moving water below the spillway provides open water that attracts birds in winter.\n$10 vehicle access\, binoculars suggested. In the event of a blizzard\, the walk will be cancelled\, otherwise dress warmly and be prepared for snowy conditions.\nWalk led by local birding expert and author Joe LaFleur.\nMore info: joe@betterbirdwatching.com\, 719-301-8801
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/manitou-lake-bird-walk-led-by-joe-lafleur-february-10/
LOCATION:Manitou Lake CO-67\, CO-67\, Colorado Springs\, 80903\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20240118T204100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T204100Z
UID:7925-1708160400-1708174800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count at Fossil Beds - February 17\, 9a-1p
DESCRIPTION:The 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 making bird feeders and scavenger hunts.\n\nNo registration is necessary\, just show up for any or all of the bird count!\nAny questions\, please contact Sally at sammckind@aol.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/great-backyard-bird-count-at-fossil-beds-february-17-9a-1p/
LOCATION:Florissant Fossil Beds\, 15807 Co Rd 1\, Florissant\, CO\, 80816\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20231124T221741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T190123Z
UID:7848-1708246800-1708264800@www.aikenaudubon.com
SUMMARY:Birds & Brew with Jessica Miller - Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 18\nPueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds (9am) & Reservoir Brewing (1pm)\n– 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!\n– Bring binoculars and dress for the Pueblo forecast. Bring a scope if you have one. Let Jessica know if you need to borrow a pair of binoculars.\n– We will coordinate a carpool/caravan from Colorado Springs. After we arrive we will drive between 4 or 5 birding locations\, all within Lake Pueblo State Park. It’s recommended that cars have a Colorado State Park Pass\, otherwise\, be prepared to purchase a daily pass ($10) per vehicle.\n– Difficulty: Easy. We will be on relatively flat terrain and will walk about 2 miles throughout the morning.\n– Bring a snack to get you through the morning\, but the Brewery has lunch items!\n– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com\n\nPhoto taken by Jerlene Haywood
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brew-with-jessica-miller-pueblo-reservoir-and-valco-ponds/
LOCATION:Pueblo Area
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152206
CREATED:20240121T014447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T212259Z
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SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting February 2024 | High Altitude Finches
DESCRIPTION:Rosy & 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. \nJoin 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 color and pattern make birds among the most colorful of all vertebrate animals. Plumage color can be an important clue for species recognizing potential mates\, and differences in color might act as a barrier to reproduction. Our presenter Erik Funk will share some of his recent work investigating how differences in coloration contribute to genetic differences in rosy-finches (Leucosticte spp.) and redpoll finches (Acanthis spp.). Erik will describe some specific genes that appear to control plumage color differences and local adaptation\, and the ways in which these traits have influenced the evolution of these two bird groups. \nErik was born and raised in San Diego\, CA where he was introduced early to the birds of the chaparral and coastal sage scrub. Erik began research on birds as an undergraduate at San Diego State University\, continuing on to get his masters degree studying the genetic relationships and evolution of the neotropical tanagers. In 2017 he moved to Colorado where he began a PhD program with Dr. Scott Taylor studying divergence and speciation at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since finishing his degree in 2022\, Erik has worked as a National Science Foundation postdoctoral research fellow studying conservation genomics at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. \nOur February meeting is also time for our annual Death by Chocolate potluck. Please bring your favorite chocolate treat to share; cupcakes\, cookies\, candies\, etc. \n\nThis will be an in-person meeting (and broadcast on Zoom) 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. \nDeath by Chocolate Potluck & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm\nMeeting announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \n\nImage credit: Chris Vest & American Bird Conservancy\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88515824737?pwd=7uL3pgfqK0adRRJtsjSNuY9A7CQQjv.1 \nMeeting ID: 885 1582 4737\nPasscode: 187448 \n— \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-meeting-february-2024-high-altitude-finches/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tally Kerr":MAILTO:programs@aikenaudubon.com
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SUMMARY:Rosy-Finch Trip with Debbie Barnes - Changed to Feb 25\, 7a meet
DESCRIPTION:Rosy-Finch Trip\nWe 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.\nFeb 25th 7am-1pm\nMeet at Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80904 back of parking lot against HWY24 see red circle.\n\nBring warm clothing\, water and food.\nTrip may have to be cancelled or postponed due to weather but decision will be made ahead of time.\nNo registration is necessary\, although check website for possible cancelation due to weather.\nAny questions\, please contact Melanie (mhelton016@gmail.com)
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/rosy-finch-trip-with-debbie-barnes-feb-24-7a-meet/
LOCATION:Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80904
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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