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FIELD TRIPS
Birds & Brew Adams Open Space & Peaks N Pines Brewing
Adams Open Space 298 S Main St, Fountain, COSunday, August 13 Adams Open Space (9am) followed by Peaks N Pines Brewing (12pm) - We'll stroll along Jimmy Camp Creek's wetlands, riparian woodlands, and cottonwood forest in search of a variety of birds that enjoy this hidden little park. - Meet at the Fountain Library (230 S Main St, Fountain, CO 80817). The Library
Join Aiken & Diana Beatty at Fountain Creek Nature Center – September 12
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainJoin us for a bird walk at Fountain Creek Nature Center on September 12, 5-7 pm, led by Diana Beatty. Fountain Creek Regional Park is a natural migration corridor and the major watercourse of the Pikes Peak region. Come explore the ponds, streams, wetlands, forest, and grasslands of this 450-acre county park to discover its
Rock Ledge Ranch with Kip Miller – September 13!
Rock Ledge Ranch 3199 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesRock Ledge Ranch Weekday Birding: Wednesday, September 13, 9:00 a.m. Located 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
Fountain Creek Nature Center with Diana Beatty, September 19th!
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainJoin us for a bird walk at Fountain Creek Nature Center on September 19, 5-7 pm, led by Diana Beatty. Fountain Creek Regional Park is a natural migration corridor and the major watercourse of the Pikes Peak region. Come explore the ponds, streams, wetlands, forest, and grasslands of this 450-acre county park to discover its
Chico Basin with Linda Hodges – September 21st – FULL for the trip and waitlist!
Chico Basin Ranch 22500 S Peyton Hwy, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThe Chico trip and waitlist are now FULL. Thank you. Join Aiken & Linda Hodges on Thursday, September 21st! Fall migration will be in full swing in September at Chico Basin Ranch! We'll stop at the banding station, then look for warblers and flycatchers coming through as well as Scaled Quail, Ladder-backed Woodpeckers, Canyon
Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller Manitou Lake (9am) followed by BierWerks (11am)
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesSunday,September 24 Manitou Lake (9am) followed by BierWerks (11am) - Manitou 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
Clear Spring Ranch with Kip Miller – September 27th!
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesClear Spring Ranch Weekday Birding: Wednesday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. Join us for a late September morning exploring this county-managed, 970-acre park along Fountain Creek for both migrant and 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
Fountain Creek – Kohl’s Parking to Mule Farm – with Cinnamon Bergeron!
Fountain Creek from Kohl's to Mule Farm 2725 Janitell Road, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken & Cinnamon Bergeron on a walk along Fountain Creek – Kohl’s parking lot to Mule Farm. We’ll meet in the Kohl’s parking lot toward the pond. October 20, 2023 - 830-1030a There is a mix of woodland, wetland, meadow, and pond habitats along Fountain Creek, which are great all year for birding. –
Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller – Palmer Park (9am) followed by Deuces Wild Brewery (12pm)
Palmer park 3344-3376 Paseo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesSunday, October 22 Palmer Park (9am) followed by Deuces Wild Brewery (12pm) - We'll explore meadows and pine-oak scrub habitats while enjoying great views of Pikes Peak and the park's own great rock formations. We'll look for mostly year-round residents while hoping for a late migrant or two. - This hike will be moderate, going 3
Lake Pueblo State Park with Kip Miller – Changed to November 11th!
Lake Pueblo State Park (Visitor Center) 601-633 Pueblo Reservoir Rd, Pueblo, CO, United StatesLake Pueblo State Park: Saturday, November 11th, 8:00 am – 3:00 p.m. Join us for this Aiken Audubon fall outing to Lake Pueblo State Park. Waterbirds will certainly be a major focus – we’ll scan for loons, ducks, grebes, gulls and more from the lake’s best vantage points – but we’ll also be alert for
Weekend Waterbirds at Prospect Lake – Saturday, November 18, 9:00 a.m.
Prospect Lake South Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesWeekend Waterbirds at Prospect Lake – Saturday, November 18, 9:00 a.m. Despite its urban location, Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park is a well-known waterbird magnet during migration and in early winter when open water remains available. With this in mind, we will meet here this morning to check the lake for ducks, geese,
At Capacity – Full! Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller – Stratton Open Space (12pm) followed by Happy Taps (3pm)
Stratton Open SpaceWe're at capacity for Sunday's trip! If you'd like to be waitlisted, please reach out to Jessica at the address below! Sunday, November 19 Stratton Open Space (12pm) followed by Happy Taps (3pm) - Explore the foothills meadows and pine oak forests in search of resident west-side birds. - This hike will be moderate, going
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