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Field Trip: Prospect Lake Tuesday Waterbird Walks – Nov 9 to Nov 30, 9:30 a.m.
Prospect Lake South Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesDespite its urban location, Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs’ Memorial Park is a well-known waterbird magnet during migration and in winter when open water remains available. With this in mind, Aiken Audubon will be offering weekly birding walks around the lake on Tuesday mornings from November 9 through November 30. We’ll watch for ducks, geese,
Field Trip: Lake Pueblo State Park
Lake Pueblo State Park (Visitor Center) 601-633 Pueblo Reservoir Rd, Pueblo, CO, United StatesJoin 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 raptors and land birds in the park’s desert habitats and in wooded
Aiken Audubon Monthly Meeting. Green Big Year with Scott Somershoe.
The Colorado birding community lost one of its pillars when Joe Roller passed away in November 2020. Joe was a fount of birding lore and loved people as much as birds. Many considered him a beloved friend. To honor Joe’s legacy, Scott partnered with Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) and created the Joe Roller Memorial Grant
Field trip: Fountain Creek Regional Park
Fountain Creek Regional Park 398-386 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO, United StatesJoin PJ Markus for a November 23rd bird walk at Fountain Creek Regional Park. We’ll meet in the Fountain Creek Nature Center parking lot, by the gazebo at 9:00 a.m. The outing will be from 9-11a for any level birder. Binoculars are strongly recommended. Group size limited to 12, so register early by sending an
Aiken Audubon Monthly Meeting. Shorebirds on the Edge: Piping Plovers and Interior Least Terns
Zoom [online]Dr. Sara Harrod, Natural Resources Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be speaking about the Piping Plover and Interior Least Tern monitoring program at John Martin Reservoir. The presentation includes a brief overview of John Martin, the biology of plovers and terns, conservation issues these birds face, what the Corps of Engineers and
North Cheyenne Cañon Park presents: Winter Bird Festival.
North Cheyenne Canon Park 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesCelebrate winter birds at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center at North Cheyenne Cañon! Come enjoy crafts, a scavenger hunt, guided birding walks, and family fun while learning about our feathered friends. The event is free, although a $5 donation per family to support park programs, supplies, and staffing is appreciated. More information here.
Field Trip: Fountain Creek Regional Park
Fountain Creek Regional Park 398-386 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO, United StatesClark Jones will lead a trip Fountain Creek Regional Park on Saturday February 5th @ 8:00. We'll plan on birding 2-4 hours depending on weather and bird activity. Recent sightings in the area include Rusty Blackbird and Northern Waterthrush. The area is known to attract various waterfowl species in the winter when other areas are
Fountain Creek Nature Center: Long Distance Relationships
Fountain Creek Regional Park 398-386 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO, United StatesLong Distance Relationships: Bird Migration Saturday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center 719-520-6745 Where do warblers winter and where are shorebirds all summer? Birds come in all shapes and sizes and their reasons and adaptations for migrating vary. Learn all the nuances of bird migration, from when to expect favorites
Tracking Birds From The Great Plains to The Chihuahuan Desert
Zoom [online]Grassland birds are among the most imperiled group of birds in the United States. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) is a network of automated radio telemetry stations that offers an effective method to explore animal movement. Join Avian Ecologist Matt Webb to learn more about how Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is developing a
Great Backyard Bird Count
Be part of a global event! This is the 25th year of the Great Backyard Bird Count and a chance to connect to birds, to nature, and with each other. You can participate from the comforts of your own home or venture out to a location of your own choosing. Participating is easy, fun to
Garden of the Gods – Birds of the Park
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center 1805 N 30th St,, Colorado Springs,, CO, United StatesBirds of the Park, February 20th, 12:30 – 1:30 pm ($5.00 charge, max #15) Park Interpreter,, presents on the various birds found within the Garden of the Gods. Hear tips and tricks for spotting and identifying the various bird species that call the park home. Starts in the Red Rocks Room on the 2nd floor
Audubon Rockies Presents: Getting Green Laws
Advocating for bird-friendly legislation is one of the most impactful ways to help birds and the environment, but without an understanding of the process, it can seem daunting. Getting Green Laws is a free webinar training on how to make your voice heard by legislators on upcoming environmental laws in Colorado. During the webinar, Jen
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