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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Colorado Bird Edition – December Liquid Lecture
Brues Alehouse Brewing Co. 120 Riverwalk Pl, Pueblo, CO, United StatesLet's get festive! Guest speaker, Dr. Claire Ramos, Assoc. Professor of Biology at CSU Pueblo, will share info about the birds of the well-known carol and their species found in Colorado. Please RSVP to fcwdaa@gmail.com Attendees receive $1 off beer
Stratton Open Space with Mary Rudolph – January 4, 2024!
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken and Mary Rudolph on January 4, 2024 at 930a! Plan to meet at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center (2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906) and we'll walk the Stratton Open Space. Difficulty is easy to medium, mostly flat terrain with some hilly sections. Bring your binoculars and dress for the
Birds & Brews with Jessica Miller – Prospect Lake followed by Mash Mechanix
Prospect Lake South Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesSunday, January 7 Prospect Lake (2pm) & Mash Mechanix (4pm) – Prospect Lake is an urban recreational site, but this large body of water is a magnet for waterfowl and gulls in the winter. Who knows what may pop up here! Afterwards we’ll pop over to Mash Mechanix. – Difficulty: Easy. We will be on
Aiken Monthly Meeting January 2024 | Raptor Identification
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsWant to figure out which hawk that is in your backyard? How about the hawk along the highway? Colorado has 18 non-rare species of diurnal raptors. Join us in January, along with Debbie Barnes as she presents an information-packed program explaining how to identify Colorado’s eagles, hawks, falcons and kites. Debbie has been studying the
Some Flew Away, But Hooo Stayed? Family Program at El Paso’s Bear Creek Nature Center Jan 20 @ 10a
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, COSome Flew Away, But Hooo Stayed? Let’s discuss which birds call Bear Creek home during the winter months, hike to search for them, and make a bird treat to attract birds to your yard. Fees Charge When Not Billed: Family Program Fee (Standard Fee): $5.00 Activity Details Some Flew Away, But Hooo Stayed? Meeting Details
Live Birds of Prey with El Paso’s Fountain Creek Nature Center – January 27 @10a
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainLive Birds of Prey Fountain Creek Nature Center staff strive to offer innovative public programs for all ages and interests year-round! Each season we offer various programs to get you in-touch with nature, from new and unique to old seasonal favorites. Check back each season to see if there's something you, your child, or whole
Ducks & Donuts with Tally Kerr & DFO | January 28
Pueblo AreaJoin us for the second of four, in a new series of winter bird walks focusing on winter waterfowl. This series focuses on helping developing birders learn how to identify winter waterfowl, but all levels of expertise are welcome. If you're a developing birder, please join us. This will be a great opportunity to learn
Manitou Lake Bird Walk led by Joe LaFleur – February 10
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesA note from Joe (2/8/24): Forecast is showing light snow from Friday thru Sat. AM, about 4 inches total, also cold, in the 20s, however one good thing it won't be windy. I will be there regardless! Manitou Lake Bird Walk Saturday, February 10 9:00-10:00 AM Guided Bird Walk at Manitou Lake north of Woodland
Great Backyard Bird Count at Fossil Beds – February 17, 9a-1p
Florissant Fossil Beds 15807 Co Rd 1, Florissant, CO, United StatesThe Friends of the Fossil Beds have held a citizen science event for the Great Backyard Bird Count for the last 9 years. It goes from 9 AM to 1 PM. They offer short bird walks to count birds and record the count. They also have other activities for the families and children such as
Birds & Brew with Jessica Miller – Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds!
Pueblo AreaSunday, February 18 Pueblo Reservoir and Valco Ponds (9am) & Reservoir Brewing (1pm) – Let's peruse the ponds along the Arkansas River and Pueblo Reservoir for a variety of waterfowl, gulls, and resident birds. Afterwards we'll head to Reservoir Brewing to toast our excellent bird list! – Bring binoculars and dress for the Pueblo forecast.
Aiken Monthly Meeting February 2024 | High Altitude Finches
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsRosy & Redpoll Finches are a great topic for our February monthly meeting as they blend in well with Valentine hearts...and they don't mind the snow. Join us this month for an in-depth presentation on The role of plumage coloration and local adaptation in the differentiation of high elevation and high latitude finches. Variation in
Rosy-Finch Trip with Debbie Barnes – Changed to Feb 25, 7a meet
Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904Rosy-Finch Trip We will drive up into the mountains to look for wandering flocks of Rosy-finches along with other wintering/resident mountain birds at feeders around Goldfield and Victor, possibly Cripple Creek if needed. Feb 25th 7am-1pm Meet at Safeway 3275 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 back of parking lot against HWY24 see red
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