Fall Field Trips |
Thursday, September 26: Horsethief State Wildlife Area
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Dave Price will be leading a birding trip into Horsethief State Wildlife Area. No need to pre-register; just show up at the SWA kiosk. If you need directions call Dave at 970-640-4508.
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Dave Price will be leading a birding trip into Horsethief State Wildlife Area. No need to pre-register; just show up at the SWA kiosk. If you need directions call Dave at 970-640-4508.
Saturday, September 28: Bird Banding for the Public
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
The public is invited to our Bird Banding Station! If you haven't had the pleasure of witnessing this up close and personal, then you need to! Held at Connected Lake State Park in the Redlands. You will need to purchase a Park Pass.
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
The public is invited to our Bird Banding Station! If you haven't had the pleasure of witnessing this up close and personal, then you need to! Held at Connected Lake State Park in the Redlands. You will need to purchase a Park Pass.
Saturday, October 5: Vega State Park Field Trip
Trip will be led by Mike Henwood and limited to 15 participants and 4 cars. We will bird the reservoir searching for ducks, geese, gulls and other waterfowl as well as birding the south side of Vega Reservoir looking for migrating songbirds. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Golden Gate Gas/Convenience Station in Palisade (Exit 42 off I-70). Dress in layers and bring lunch/snacks etc. Scopes will be helpful if you have one. We will carpool to Vega from Palisade and return by late afternoon.
Register by contacting Mike Henwood - mhawkhen@gmail.com or 720-840-5070
Trip will be led by Mike Henwood and limited to 15 participants and 4 cars. We will bird the reservoir searching for ducks, geese, gulls and other waterfowl as well as birding the south side of Vega Reservoir looking for migrating songbirds. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Golden Gate Gas/Convenience Station in Palisade (Exit 42 off I-70). Dress in layers and bring lunch/snacks etc. Scopes will be helpful if you have one. We will carpool to Vega from Palisade and return by late afternoon.
Register by contacting Mike Henwood - mhawkhen@gmail.com or 720-840-5070
Sunday, November 24: Grand Valley Waterfowl Field Trip
Trip will be led by Mike Henwood and limited to 15 participants and 4 cars. We will bird various waterfowl hotspots in the Grand Valley from Highline Lake State Park north of Loma to Corn Lake State Park near 32 and D Roads. Meet at 8:00 AM at Canyon View Park (in the parking lot west of the softball fields along 24 Road). Dress in layers and bring lunch/ snacks etc. Scopes will be helpful if you have one. Plan to return to Canyon View Park by late afternoon.
Register by contacting Mike Henwood - mhawkhen@gmail.com or 720-840-5070
Trip will be led by Mike Henwood and limited to 15 participants and 4 cars. We will bird various waterfowl hotspots in the Grand Valley from Highline Lake State Park north of Loma to Corn Lake State Park near 32 and D Roads. Meet at 8:00 AM at Canyon View Park (in the parking lot west of the softball fields along 24 Road). Dress in layers and bring lunch/ snacks etc. Scopes will be helpful if you have one. Plan to return to Canyon View Park by late afternoon.
Register by contacting Mike Henwood - mhawkhen@gmail.com or 720-840-5070
With over 1,900 avian species — more than any other country in the world — Colombia is a birder’s paradise waiting to be discovered.
This 9-day program focuses on the country’s northern highlights, including the Caribbean region and the Santa Marta Mountains, famed for their high level of endemic species. Explore high elevation mountains, dry forest, and coastal habitats in search of an array of tropical avifauna, including flycatchers, hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and more. Throughout your journey, meet members of the local community and learn about conservation efforts to use birding as a sustainable development resource. Part of the proceeds of this trip will help support GVAS. It's a win-win you don't want to miss. To view and download detailed information, click here >>>> Birding Colombia with Holbrook/GVAS
This 9-day program focuses on the country’s northern highlights, including the Caribbean region and the Santa Marta Mountains, famed for their high level of endemic species. Explore high elevation mountains, dry forest, and coastal habitats in search of an array of tropical avifauna, including flycatchers, hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, and more. Throughout your journey, meet members of the local community and learn about conservation efforts to use birding as a sustainable development resource. Part of the proceeds of this trip will help support GVAS. It's a win-win you don't want to miss. To view and download detailed information, click here >>>> Birding Colombia with Holbrook/GVAS