Spring Bird Walks
All April Spring Bird Walks have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus. Stay safe and don't forget to feed you backyard birds!
All walks are free and open to the public. Having binoculars is a benefit, but not necessary to enjoy and learn more about our resident and migratory birds. Loaner binoculars available.
Wednesday, April 8 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Nic Korte. Meet at the Audubon Nature Preserve Gate at 610 Dike Road, adjacent to Connected Lakes State Park.
Wednesday, April 15 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Mike Campbell. Meet at the Audubon Preserve Gate 610 Dike Road. Bird the Preserve area before walking in to Connected Lakes S. Park.
Wednesday, April 22 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Leon Thurmon. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to Chow Down Pet Store in the Redlands Safeway Plaza to walk the Audubon Section of the Riverfront Trail.
Saturday, April 25 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Mike Henwood. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to Chow Down Pet Store in the Redlands Safeway Plaza to walk the Audubon Section of the Riverfront Trail.
Wednesday, April 29 - 7:30 a.m.
Lead by Mike Campbell. Meet at Trailhead Coffee on Monument Road near Handlebar Grill and walk the new Connector Trail near Lunch Loops trailhead.
Sunday, May 3 - 6:00-9:00 a.m.
Lead by Dave Price and Ronda Woodward. Early morning is the best time to train your ears to the songs and sounds of birds. Meet us at the East Entrance to Colorado NM. An entrance pass is required.
Wednesday, May 6 - 7:30 a.m.
Lead by Nic Korte. Meet at the Audubon Preserve Gate at 610 Dike Road. Bird the Preserve area before walking into Connected Lakes State Park.
Wednesday, May 13 - 7:30 a.m.
Lead by Mike Campbell. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to Chow Down Pet Store in the Redlands Safeway Plaza to walk the Riverfront Trail.
Saturday, May 16 - Our Local Mesa County Spring Count Day!
Join one of the groups to observe and count birds. More information about times, leaders and locations will be available when the date gets closer. No experience necessary!
All walks are free and open to the public. Having binoculars is a benefit, but not necessary to enjoy and learn more about our resident and migratory birds. Loaner binoculars available.
Wednesday, April 8 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Nic Korte. Meet at the Audubon Nature Preserve Gate at 610 Dike Road, adjacent to Connected Lakes State Park.
Wednesday, April 15 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Mike Campbell. Meet at the Audubon Preserve Gate 610 Dike Road. Bird the Preserve area before walking in to Connected Lakes S. Park.
Wednesday, April 22 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Leon Thurmon. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to Chow Down Pet Store in the Redlands Safeway Plaza to walk the Audubon Section of the Riverfront Trail.
Saturday, April 25 - 8:00 a.m.
Lead by Mike Henwood. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to Chow Down Pet Store in the Redlands Safeway Plaza to walk the Audubon Section of the Riverfront Trail.
Wednesday, April 29 - 7:30 a.m.
Lead by Mike Campbell. Meet at Trailhead Coffee on Monument Road near Handlebar Grill and walk the new Connector Trail near Lunch Loops trailhead.
Sunday, May 3 - 6:00-9:00 a.m.
Lead by Dave Price and Ronda Woodward. Early morning is the best time to train your ears to the songs and sounds of birds. Meet us at the East Entrance to Colorado NM. An entrance pass is required.
Wednesday, May 6 - 7:30 a.m.
Lead by Nic Korte. Meet at the Audubon Preserve Gate at 610 Dike Road. Bird the Preserve area before walking into Connected Lakes State Park.
Wednesday, May 13 - 7:30 a.m.
Lead by Mike Campbell. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to Chow Down Pet Store in the Redlands Safeway Plaza to walk the Riverfront Trail.
Saturday, May 16 - Our Local Mesa County Spring Count Day!
Join one of the groups to observe and count birds. More information about times, leaders and locations will be available when the date gets closer. No experience necessary!
GVAS Winter Programs
April and May monthly programs have been cancelled and will resume in September. Please continue to check our website for updates.
2020 Spring Bird Count |
Saturday, May 16
GVAS Spring Bird Count is done in conjunction with World Migratory Bird Day. Birders of all levels of experience are welcome to participate. Shannon Young will once again be the coordinator. More information will be coming as the day gets closer. Find out more about World Migratory Bird Day at www.migratorybirdday.org.
GVAS Spring Bird Count is done in conjunction with World Migratory Bird Day. Birders of all levels of experience are welcome to participate. Shannon Young will once again be the coordinator. More information will be coming as the day gets closer. Find out more about World Migratory Bird Day at www.migratorybirdday.org.