* We will meet at a central location in the Springs and carpool to Rocky Mountain Arsenal as it is 1.5 hour drive.

* We will bird at Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR from 9am-noon. https://ebird.org/hotspot/L167924

* Target birds will be raptors and waterfowl, viewing from cars along the Wildlife Drive and from boardwalk viewing areas of ponds.

* We will also walk a few short trails to look for winter passerines.

* We will eat lunch at the NWR or the Visitor Center and then head to the National Eagle Repository which is right next door to the NWR.

* Our tour of the repository will be from 1pm-2pm. https://www.fws.gov/program/national-eagle-repository

* We will learn about the repository’s role in developing and providing educational programs regarding wildlife trade, wildlife laws and the Native American eagle feather program.

* Head back to the Springs after the tour. (Optional- We can also visit the RMA NWR Visitor Center as there are some really interesting history and ecology displays in the center.)