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Aiken Monthly Meeting January 2024 | Raptor Identification

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs

Want 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, CO

Some 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, Fountain

Live 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 Area

Join 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 States

A 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 States

The 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 Area

Sunday, 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 Springs

Rosy & 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 80904

Rosy-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

Birding by Book | “Red-Tails in Love”

Aiken Audubon's Birding by Book is a book club for those who love birds AND books! The club meets to discuss selected book titles and create community among birders in the Pikes Peak area. Read "Red-Tails in Love” by Marie Winn at your leisure, then join us on Monday, February 26th for book club discussion.

Birds & Brews- Ute Valley Park followed by Trinity Brewing

Ute Valley Park 5465 7 Oaks Dr,, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 , CO, United States

Sunday, March 17 Ute Valley Park (9am) & Trinity Brewing (12pm) - We'll enjoy cool rock formations and great views as we search the woodlands and meadows of Ute Valley Park for birds like Cassin's Finches, Bluebirds, Townsend's Solitaires, and Nuthatches. - This will be a moderate hike - we may walk three or so

Aiken Monthly Meeting March 2024 | Collaboration is the Way of the Future to Save Working Lands

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs

Grassland birds have suffered an unparalleled decline over the past half century, stemming from widespread development of North America’s grasslands. This calls for Audubon's action. To combat the negative effects of grassland degradations—and to keep grass on the landscape—Audubon has developed the Conservation Ranching Initiative. Join us at our March monthly meeting to hear from

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