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SUMMARY:Sondermann Park with Cinnamon Bergeron & Joyce Michael on Friday\, September 6th
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron and Joyce Michael on September 6th\, 8-10a at Sondermann Park. \nSondermann Park is a 97-acre natural park where you can find many species in the large trees and along the creek.  Easy walk across flat terrain with small hills. \nParking is tight\, so you may want to carpool or park on the roadway across from the park’s entrance.\n\nThe park is located at 740 W. Caramillo St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80907\n\nNo registration required!  Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/sondermann-park-with-cinnamon-bergeron-on-friday-september-6th/
LOCATION:Sondermann Park\, 740 W Carmamillo St\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240912T083000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken and Mary Rudolph on September 12th at Rock Ledge Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken and Mary Rudolph on September 12th at 830a!  Plan to meet at Rock Ledge Ranch (3105 Gateway Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80904)\, by the Welcome Hut at 830a. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-and-mary-rudolph-on-september-12th-at-rock-ledge-ranch/
LOCATION:Rock Ledge Ranch\, 3199 Chambers Way\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240914T070000
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SUMMARY:Fountain Creek Regional Park Annual Fall Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join Fountain Creek Nature Center and Steve Getty for their Annual Fall Bird Count on September 14th\, 7a-11a. \nIf you’re interested\, please email Jessica Miller at jessicamiller@elpasoco.com to register!
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/fountain-creek-regional-park-annual-fall-bird-count/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240916T060000
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SUMMARY:Join DFO & Aiken for a joint Chico Basin trip with Jessica Miller.  Registration opens on 8/26/24 at 12n via DFOBirds.org
DESCRIPTION:Chico Basin Ranch\n9/16/2024      6:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLeader: Jessica Miller   jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate\nDirections\nSee trip description for meeting instructions \nThis trip is limited to the first 12 registrations. \nHabitats to bird: Agricultural\, Grassland\, Wetland\nVenture out to El Paso County’s #1 eBird hotspot\, Chico Basin Ranch. We will explore the three sites open to birders – The woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds\, The Headquarters pond\, and Rose’s Pond. During our trip we will venture across county lines to scour vast prairie\, woodlands\, open water\, wetlands\, and riparian areas for a very wide variety of birds\, including wonderful migrants. This trip is ideal for those that have never visited the ranch\, but all levels of birders are welcome. We will utilize our full allotted time on the Ranch – 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring snacks\, lunch\, and lots of water. We will be in shade much of the time\, but still plan for sun protection. Porta-potties will be nearby half of the time. Of course\, bring your favorite birding gear like binoculars and a camera. (Don’t have binoculars? No problem – the trip leader can bring you some!) Wear comfortable walking shoes – we may walk 3 miles at a very slow birder’s pace. Our terrain can be uneven but mostly flat. Long pants are recommended. 5:30am – Denver-area participants will meet in Castle Rock to carpool down. 6:30 a.m. – everyone will meet in Fountain\, CO before heading east to Chico. Closer to the trip\, Jessica will provide the link and password to participants registered through DFO to purchase their ticket to visit the ranch. The ranch access fee is $15 per person. We will need a few drivers to volunteer to drive as carpooling is greatly preferred.\nRegistration will open at noon on 8/26/2024 at 12n – dfobirds.org
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-dfo-aiken-for-a-joint-chico-basin-trip-with-jessica-miller-registration-opens-on-8-26-24-at-12n-via-dfobirds-org/
LOCATION:Chico  Basin Ranch\, 22500 S Peyton Hwy\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80928\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240919T080000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken & Kip Miller at Rock Ledge Ranch: Thursday\, September 19\, 8:00 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Rock Ledge Ranch Weekday Birding: Thursday\, September 19\, 8:00 a.m.  \nLocated adjacent to Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs\, Rock Ledge Ranch can be a surprisingly good location for observing migrant songbirds during spring and fall migrations. Today 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 pausing to rest and refuel on their way south. We may walk a mile or so\, but slowly and on easy terrain. \nKip Miller will lead this outing. Meet at the south end of the Garden of the Gods overflow parking area by the Rock Ledge Ranch entrance kiosk. (Directions will be provided to all registrants.) Group size will be limited to 8 participants. For more information or to reserve a space\, please contact Kip at kipGmiller@gmail.com .
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-kip-miller-at-rock-ledge-ranch-thursday-september-19-800-a-m/
LOCATION:Rock Ledge Ranch\, 3199 Chambers Way\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240922T090000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews - Manitou Lake followed by BierWerks with Jessica Miller
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 22 \nManitou Lake (9am)  followed by BierWerks (12pm)\nManitou 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– Difficulty: Easy/Moderate. This 2 mile hike is along mostly flat\, uneven trails. There’s a lot to see and explore so we’ll be on our feet the whole time.\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-manitou-lake-followed-by-bierwerks-with-jessica-miller/
LOCATION:Manitou Lake CO-67\, CO-67\, Colorado Springs\, 80903\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240923T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240923T140000
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SUMMARY:Join DFO & Aiken for a joint Chico Basin Trip with Jessica Miller - registration opens on 9/2 at 12n via dfobirds.org
DESCRIPTION:Chico Basin Ranch\n9/23/2024      6:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLeader: Jessica Miller   jessicaisbirding@gmail.com or 706-288-8112\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate\nDirections\nSee trip description for meeting instructions \nThis trip is limited to the first 12 registrations. \nHabitats to bird: Agricultural\, Grassland\, Wetland\nVenture out to El Paso County’s #1 eBird hotspot\, Chico Basin Ranch. We will explore the three sites open to birders – The woodlands where Bird Conservancy of the Rockies will be banding birds\, The Headquarters pond\, and Rose’s Pond. During our trip we will venture across county lines to scour vast prairie\, woodlands\, open water\, wetlands\, and riparian areas for a very wide variety of birds\, including wonderful migrants. This trip is ideal for those that have never visited the ranch\, but all levels of birders are welcome. We will utilize our full allotted time on the Ranch – 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring snacks\, lunch\, and lots of water. We will be in shade much of the time\, but still plan for sun protection. Porta-potties will be nearby half of the time. Of course\, bring your favorite birding gear like binoculars and a camera. (Don’t have binoculars? No problem – the trip leader can bring you some!) Wear comfortable walking shoes – we may walk 3 miles at a very slow birder’s pace. Our terrain can be uneven but mostly flat. Long pants are recommended. 5:30am – Denver-area participants will meet in Castle Rock to carpool down. 6:30 a.m. – everyone will meet in Fountain\, CO before heading east to Chico. Closer to the trip\, Jessica will provide the link and password to participants registered through DFO to purchase their ticket to visit the ranch. The ranch access fee is $15 per person. We will need a few drivers to volunteer to drive as carpooling is greatly preferred. \nRegistration opens on September 2\, 2024 at 12n via dfobirds.org
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-dfo-aiken-for-a-joint-chico-basin-trip-with-jessica-miller-registration-opens-on-9-8-at-12n-via-dfobirds-org/
LOCATION:Chico  Basin Ranch\, 22500 S Peyton Hwy\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80928\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240926T083000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken & Kip Miller at Clear Spring Ranch: Thursday\, September 26\, 8:30 a.m.
DESCRIPTION:Clear Spring Ranch Weekday Birding: Thursday\, September 26\, 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 early 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 Springs Ranch parking lot. (Directions will be provided to all registrants.) Group size limited to 10. For more information or to reserve a space\, please contact Kip at kipGmiller@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-kip-miller-at-clear-spring-ranch-thursday-september-26-830-a-m/
LOCATION:Clear Spring Ranch\, Loren Lane\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T100000
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken & David Tonnessen at Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space - September 28
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken and David Tonnessen at Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space (Sep 28)  for a lovely morning enjoying bird migration and whatever bugs and plants catch our interest at this iconic prairie open space. We’ll meet at the dirt parking lot at 6:45 am to scope the reservoir and watch waterbirds and whatever shorebirds we can find from this good vantage point\, before taking a pleasant hike through the open space trails to get to the other side of the reservoir looking for land birds. We’ll walk 1-1.5 miles\, so bring a sun hat\, water\, snacks\, and optics. This is a great location and time of year to find migrants\, both on land and in water!\n\nSaturday September 28 at Big Johnson Reservoir & Bluestem Prairie Open Space at 6:45 – 10:00 am!\n6254 Goldfield Dr\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80911\n\nContact David at davidtonnessenx@gmail.com to sign up. Trip is capped at 8 participants.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-david-tonnessen-at-big-johnson-reservoir-bluestem-prairie-open-space-september-28/
LOCATION:Big Johnson Reservoir and Bluestem Prairie Open Space\, 6254 Goldfield Dr\, Colorado springs\, 80911\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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