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SUMMARY:Starsmore Visitor & Nature Center - Saturday mornings in February
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. \nSaturday 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. \n\nMichael Stewart\nBird and Nature Hike\n0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)\nNCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\n2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/starsmore-visitor-nature-center-saturday-mornings-in-february/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Rock Ledge Ranch with Mary Wilson\, February 6 at 930a
DESCRIPTION:Third time is a charm!  Weather hasn’t been cooperating\, yet we’re trying again! \nJoin Aiken and Mary Wilson at Rock Ledge Ranch : Thursday\, February 6\, 2025\, 9:30 a.m. \nLocated 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. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/rock-ledge-ranch-with-mary-wilson-february-6-at-930a/
LOCATION:Rock Ledge Ranch\, 3199 Chambers Way\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron at Clear Spring Ranch\, February 8th at 8a
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCinnamon 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 \nIf you’d like to reserve a pair of binoculars\, please let Melanie know when reserving your space. \nDress for Colorado winter!  Bathrooms are located at the trail head. \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-and-cinnamon-bergeron-at-clear-spring-ranch-february-8th-at-8a/
LOCATION:Clear Spring Ranch\, Loren Lane\, Fountain\, CO\, 80817\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. \nSaturday 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. \n\nMichael Stewart\nBird and Nature Hike\n0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)\nNCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\n2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/starsmore-bird-nature-hike-every-saturday-in-february/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for Birds & Brews - Prospect Lake & Pikes Peak Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:February 9\nProspect Lake (10am) & Pikes Peak Brewing Company (S. Tejon) (12pm)\n\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. Afterwards we’ll pop over to Pikes Peak Brewing .\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\n– Please RSVP by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/join-aiken-jessica-miller-for-birds-brews-prospect-lake-pikes-peak-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr.\, Colorado Springs\, 715 Prospect Lake Dr\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80910\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Soon! February 14–17\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) starts on Friday\, February 14! \nAll skill levels and all abilities are welcome to count birds from anywhere and enter their checklists online. \nFor more information – https://www.birdcount.org/ \n 
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count-starts-soon-february-14-17-2025/
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENT
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SUMMARY:Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. \nSaturday 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. \n\nMichael Stewart\nBird and Nature Hike\n0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)\nNCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\n2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/starsmore-bird-nature-hike-every-saturday-in-february-2/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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SUMMARY:Aiken Monthly Meeting Feb. 19 | Female Bird Song: Overlooked & Underheard
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \n\n\nLauryn 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. \n\n\nThis is an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office located at 4255 Sinton Road 80907.\nThe classroom entrance is on the back (east side) of the building. The main door will be locked.\nThis meeting will also be available via Zoom. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87557147689?pwd=uvEAcwjbFmutaISi6KlCVsujVUCk8i.1 \nMeeting ID: 875 5714 7689\nPasscode: 606049 \nWin bags of bird seed in our chance drawing! Please bring cash if you would like to participate.\nBird seed donated by This Place is For the Birds and Songbird Orchids. Proceeds benefit Aiken Audubon. \nSnacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm\nMeeting announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \nphoto credit: Dr. Lauryn Benedict | University of Northern Colorado
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/aiken-monthly-meeting-feb-19-female-bird-song-overlooked-underheard/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:MONTHLY MEETING
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SUMMARY:Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. \nSaturday 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. \n\nMichael Stewart\nBird and Nature Hike\n0900 Saturday mornings (throughout February)\nNCCP Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\n2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/starsmore-bird-nature-hike-every-saturday-in-february-3/
LOCATION:Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center\, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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