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Big Sit! @ Fountain Creek Regional Park
Fountain Creek Regional Park 398-386 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO, United StatesAiken Audubon will participate in The Big Sit challenge (an international birding event open to anyone) October 9th at Fountain Creek. We’ll be there from 7a to 12n close to the South Rice Ponds location. Aiken will have a large white board to record every bird seen or heard, if positively identified. A large 60x scope will
Beginner Birding Workshop & Hike at Palmer Park
Palmer park 3344-3376 Paseo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for a morning of birding and Leave No Trace! Representatives from the Aiken Audubon Society and TOPS park staff will share a short presentation in the basics of bird identification followed by hike exploring the trails for birds. This event is intended for people who have never been birding or know very little
Field Trip: Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon 3550 W High St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesRed Rock Canyon Open Space is a 1,474-acre city park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is situated on the west side of the city, adjacent to Manitou Springs and south of U.S. Route 24. Address: 3550 W High St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 We’ll walk a loop around at an easy birding pace, expected to last
Aiken Monthly Meeting: Birds of the Alpine – White-tailed Ptarmigan and Brown-capped Rosy Finch
Though many intrepid explorers hike Colorado’s high elevation mountains, only a lucky few get to view the magical birds of the alpine – the southern white-tailed ptarmigan and brown-capped rosy-finch. Ptarmigan, in almost a constant state of molt, use their remarkable camouflage to disappear from predators and human alike whereas rosy-finches breed in steep, inaccessible
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
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