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Join Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron at Clear Spring Ranch, February 8th at 8a
Clear Spring Ranch Loren Lane, Fountain, CO, United StatesJoin Aiken and Cinnamon Bergeron at Clear Spring Ranch, a 930-acre linear park situated along Fountain Creek south the city of Fountain. This open space features active farming, grasslands and foothills ecosystems. The walking distance may be up to three miles, but at an easy birding pace and on level trails and gravel roads. Cinnamon
Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. This will continue from this Saturday, February 1 to the end of February. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, can be icy so bring appropriate gear ( I wear cleats).
Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for Birds & Brews – Prospect Lake & Pikes Peak Brewing Company
Prospect Lake 715 Prospect Lake Dr., Colorado Springs 715 Prospect Lake Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFebruary 9 Prospect Lake (10am) & Pikes Peak Brewing Company (S. Tejon) (12pm) – Prospect Lake is an urban recreational site, but this large body of water is a magnet for waterfowl and gulls in the winter. Afterwards we’ll pop over to Pikes Peak Brewing . – Difficulty: Easy. We will be on relatively flat
The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Soon! February 14–17, 2025
The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Soon! The 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) starts on Friday, February 14! All skill levels and all abilities are welcome to count birds from anywhere and enter their checklists online. For more information - https://www.birdcount.org/
Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. This will continue from this Saturday, February 1 to the end of February. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, can be icy so bring appropriate gear ( I wear cleats).
Aiken Monthly Meeting Feb. 19 | Female Bird Song: Overlooked & Underheard
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office 4255 Sinton Rd, Colorado SpringsJoin us, along with Dr. Lauryn Benedict from the University of Northern Colorado, for this month's meeting and presentation on Female Bird Song: Overlooked & Underheard. In addition to being a source of joy to listeners, bird song offers an important research system for scientists studying the form and function of animal signals, including language.
Starsmore Bird & Nature Hike every Saturday in February
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Michael Stewart and Starsmore every Saturday in February at 9a. Saturday morning bird and general nature hikes at 0900 at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center. This will continue from this Saturday, February 1 to the end of February. Easy, 1 to 2 miles, can be icy so bring appropriate gear ( I wear cleats).
Join Mary Wilson & Aiken at Bear Creek Nature Center, March 13th at 830a
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, COJoin Mary Wilson and Aiken at Bear Creek Nature Center, March 13th at 830a! No registration required and hope that you can join us! – Explore the riparian creek bottom, scrub oak woodlands, and open meadows of Bear Creek Nature Center’s Nature Trail. We’ll also see who’s coming to the bird feeders. – This will be an easy-moderate hike up to 3 miles. There
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER – Join Aiken & Deb Strike for a trip to Fairplay on March 14th! Come join us!
Canceled due to weather! Aiken and Deb Strike are inviting 7 others to visit Deb's home in Fairplay, which is notorious for great mountain birding! To register, email Melanie at mhelton016@gmail.com. Know that the commute is 2 hours each way. We will be carpooling from Rock Ledge Ranch parking lot, meeting at 815a on Friday,
*WAITLIST* Join Aiken & Jessica Miller for March 16 Birds & Brews – Fountain Creek Nature Center & Peaks & Pines Brewing
Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, FountainFountain Creek Nature Center & Peaks & Pines Brewing Sunday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The woodlands, meadows, wetlands, creek, and ponds of Fountain Creek Regional Park make this one of the best places to observe a wide variety of birds in the region. Many species are possible on this guided walk, but
Aiken Monthly Meeting March 19 | Bringing Back the Lesser Prairie Chicken
Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, COThe Lesser Prairie-Chicken is an icon of Colorado's southeastern prairies. Due to a long list of environmental and anthropogenic factors, they nearly became extirpated in extreme southeast Colorado and southwestern Kansas, in an area that was considered one of the species' core areas. Additional threats are on the horizon, making their future unclear. How are
Join Joe LaFleur at Manitou Lake Bird Walk & Birding 101- Sparrows, Warblers and Tanagers
Manitou Lake CO-67 CO-67, Colorado Springs, United StatesManitou Lake Bird Walk & Birding 101- Sparrows, Warblers and Tanagers Saturday, March 22 9:00-10:00 AM– Bird Walk at Manitou Lake north of Woodland Park. Meet at park entrance, $10 per vehicle 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon– FREE Program, Ute Pass Historical Society, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., Woodland Park Learn to identify common local birds by sight
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