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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
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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
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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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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
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SUMMARY:Birding by Book | "Red-Tails in Love"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRead “Red-Tails in Love” by Marie Winn at your leisure\, then join us on Monday\, February 26th for book club discussion. \nSeating is LIMITED\, and a reservation is required.\nRSVP by emailing BirdingByBook@gmail.com. \nVisit the Aiken Audubon website\, and follow us on Facebook for upcoming announcements.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birding-by-book-the-hidden-lives-of-owls/
CATEGORIES:BOOK CLUB
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