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SUMMARY:Pueblo Area with Denver Field Ornithologists
DESCRIPTION:Pueblo Area with DFO: Various locations for an almost-big-day to start your New Year off with a birding bang!\nThursday\, January 1\, 2026\, 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n(NOTE: this is the time frame for Denver-area participants. COS-area\, expect a later start/meeting time and an earlier arrival home.)\nLeader: David Suddjian\nTrip Difficulty: Moderate \nLet’s kick start our year lists and even see new birds! Start 2026 with a visit to one of Colorado’s best winter birding areas! Lake Pueblo and the Arkansas corridor downstream can be counted on for a great variety of water birds and land birds\, like loons\, ducks\, grebes\, warblers and sparrows\, and a good chance for rare wintering species. We will look for regional specialties like Scaled Quail\, Curve-billed Thrasher\, Canyon Towhee\, Bewick’s Wren\, and White-winged Dove. This will be a full day with several stops\, including viewing around Lake Pueblo SP\, along the Arkansas River\, and at Pueblo City Park. Bring a scope if you have one (we can share)\, sturdy footwear\, and bring plenty of clothing ranging from cold to pleasant. Plan for up to 1.5 miles of walking\, mostly on flat terrain. Bring snacks\, lunch and drinks. We will carpool from the Castle Rock meeting spot\, and we will have a southern rendezvous point for those living south of Denver area. \nThis trip is limited and registration will open at noon on 12/11/2025. on this webpage: https://dfobirds.org/FieldTrips/Register.aspx?TripID=22255. If you do not already have an account with DFO\, visit https://dfobirds.org/\, click “LOGIN” then click “Create an account” and follow the prompts.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/pueblo-area-with-denver-field-ornithologists/
LOCATION:Pueblo Area
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:This event is not affiliated with Aiken Audubon\, but you may be interested in this local bird activity! \nFriday\, January 2\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Fountain Creek Nature Center (Link to Registration & Info) \nWinter is an ideal time to observe owls and owl behavior. Learn more about these elusive creatures of the night. We will share stories and folklore\, view an owl video\, examine owl diets by dissecting an owl pellet\, and go for a short night hike in search of owls. Please be on time and dress for the weather. Ages 8+. Prepaid registration online with the Nature Center required. $6 per person/$5 per Nature Centers member.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/owl-prowl-with-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260110T083000
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Count at Fountain Creek Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:This event is not affiliated with Aiken Audubon\, but you may be interested in this local bird activity!\n\nSaturday\, January 10\, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\n\nAll levels of birders are invited to help us observe and record the bird species in Fountain Creek Regional Park. Space is limited; please call Fountain Creek Nature Center at 719-520-6754 to sign up. A $5 donation per person recommended.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/winter-bird-count-at-fountain-creek-regional-park/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fountain Creek Nature Center":MAILTO:jessicamiller@elpasoco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260111T090000
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Birds & Brews - Fountain Creek Regional Park & Peaks N Pines Brewing
DESCRIPTION: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\, Virginia Rail\, and any rarities hanging out at “the spa”. Afterwards we’ll cheers our birds at Fountain’s Peaks N Pines Brewing!\n– Restrooms will be available at the Nature Center\n– Difficulty: easy/moderate. This will be a 2.5 mile walk along mostly flat trails at a slow\, birder’s pace.\n– Bring your binoculars; if you need to borrow some\, just request with your RSVP.\n– This trip is at capacity. Join the waitlist by emailing Jessica at jessicaisbirding@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/birds-brews-fountain-creek-regional-park-peaks-n-pines-brewing/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
CATEGORIES:FIELD TRIPS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Miller":MAILTO:jessicaisbirding@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260117T080000
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SUMMARY:Ute Valley Park with Pat Paternostro
DESCRIPTION:Join Pat Paternostro and Aiken Audubon for a birding trip at Ute Valley Park\, Colorado Springs. We will look for Nuthatch and Woodpecker species and hopefully find some wintering species such as Crossbills\, Kinglets\, and Finches. The walk has some uneven terrain along with slight hills and may be snowy or muddy. \nWe will meet at 1645 Vindicator Dr\, Colorado Springs\, the primary Ute Valley parking lot. \nYou can RSVP to Pat @ broncos30@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/ute-valley-park-with-pat-paternostro/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Paternostro":MAILTO:fieldtrips@aikenaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T180000
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SUMMARY:JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING:THE EFFECTS OF WILDFIRE SMOKE ON MIGRATING BIRDS
DESCRIPTION:Join Aiken Audubon with Megan Miller presenting her research on The Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Migrating Birds. \nWildfire smoke is an emerging threat to birds at both the individual and population level. Limited studies associate smoke exposure with slower weight gain in House Wren nestlings\, reduced banding capture rates and poorer body condition among those captured birds\, and large-scale avoidance behavior from migrating birds. Megan investigated whether exposure to poor air quality could affect the oxidative balance system in passerines migrating through Southern Colorado during spring and fall migration. \nMegan Miller has been a part of Colorado’s birding community since her first Christmas Bird Count in 2006. She completed a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology in 2017 at Colorado State University and then spent some time doing field work across the country. She has worked on projects studying birds in apple orchards\, seabirds\, black-throated blue warbler ecology\, and migration banding stations. In January 2025 she completed her masters degree at Colorado State University Pueblo on the impact of wildfire smoke on migrating birds. Megan received a grant from Aiken Audubon to help fund this research. \n  \nThis is an in-person meeting held at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office; 4255 Sinton Road 80907. Our entrance to the building is located on the EAST side (back side) of the building; not the main entrance. Parking is encouraged in the south and west parking lots. \nSnacks & Bird Talk (meet & mingle) 6:30pm\nMeeting announcements 7:00pm\nProgram Presentation 7:15pm \nJoin us via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5770180765?pwd=ZaUy7qRz4askuBDWbOkvv3yaxEmdTH.1&omn=85079933786 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 577 018 0765\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPasscode: WESO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Megan Miller
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/january-monthly-meetingthe-effects-of-wildfire-smoke-on-migrating-birds/
LOCATION:Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office\, 4255 Sinton Rd\, Colorado Springs\, 80907
CATEGORIES:MONTHLY MEETING
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260131T100000
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SUMMARY:Live Birds of Prey at Fountain Creek Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:This event is not affiliated with Aiken Audubon\, but you may be interested in this local bird activity! \nSaturday\, January 31\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Link to Registration & Info)\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 or three 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. Best for ages 8+. Prepaid registration online is required. $5 per person/$4 per member.
URL:https://www.aikenaudubon.com/event/live-birds-of-prey-at-fountain-creek-nature-center/
LOCATION:Fountain Creek Nature Center\, 320 Pepper Grass Lane\, Fountain\, 80817
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