MONTHLY PROGRAMS RETURN! |
UPCOMING 2026 BIRD EVENTSSaturday, September 12, 2026
Time: early start MEEKER FIELD TRIP - FULL DAY Leader: Jed Smith Jed is a Rangeland Management Specialist for the White River National Forest who documents local wildlife and nature around Meeker, CO. This is a one day field trip to Meeker Colorado but can be turned to a weekend trip if there is enough interest. Jed Smith will be helping us locate some California Quail, Scott's Oriole, possibly some bobolinks and any other bird we might spot during the day. For an easy intro day to Meeker and Rio Blanco County we can walk trails at Philip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park (good pinon-juniper habitat with a lot of the typical subjects) and then drive out for the bobolinks just south of town. If folks wanted a full day, we could easily drive out towards Rio Blanco Lake and see what is kicking around out there (great riparian areas and the best place for shorebirds and waterfowl)... Any interested parties for this field trip need to contact Pam Johnson at 970-523-5443. This will be an early morning start out of Grand Junction to get up to meet Jed that morning. Be sure to pack the usual bird viewing equipment, pack a lunch for a mid-day break, and dress for the weather with expected afternoon rain showers. ________________________________________________________________________ NEW DATE!! Wednesday, October 7, 2026
(previous date - Thursday, September 17, 2026) From 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Grand Valley Audubon BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Leaders/instructors: Jerry Fleck & Bob Clarke SEE BELOW - OCTOBER 7TH ___________________________________________________________ Saturday, September 19, 2026
From 7:00 - 10:00 am GRAND JUNCTION WILDLIFE AREA Leader: Logan Wagner Let's go birding! Fall migration staging, arrivals, and departures boost the bird diversity in these woods at the junction of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. Who knows what we'll find! Bring binoculars and meet at the parking lot off 25 3/4 Rd. Questions? [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, September 22, 2026
From 8:00 am COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK AT PEAR PARK Leader: John Higgins Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 From 8:00 am Let's see what ducks, shorebirds, and herons are migrating south. MEET: 7:45 am and leave at 8:00 am from the west entrance of the Pear Park Section, on the east side of 29 Road (near C1/2 road just north of the river.) THIS IS NOT CORN LAKE PARKING LOT. We will walk east for an hour and turn back, birding as we go. Easy pace on the flat trail. We should finish by 11:00 am. Bring water and dress for the weather. Restroom in the parking lot. No need to sign up, just show up and join us. New birdwatchers are especially welcome! ________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, September 26, 2026
From 8:00 am - 11:30 am PUBLIC BIRD BANDING DAY / CONNECTED LAKES BIRD BANDING 2026 / GVAS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Bring the family down to Connected Lakes State Park- Kingfisher parking area - for a morning of bird banding. Get up close as Isabel, our bird bander from Bird Conservancy of the Rockies captures and bands wild birds. She will explain the scientific values of studying bird migration. If you’re lucky, you might just be able to hold one in the palm of your hand. More Information: Cary Atwood - [email protected] and Nancy Slipka - [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________ CANCELLED!! Sunday, October 4, 2026
SPANISH TRAIL TO GUNNISON RIVER ________________________________________________________________________ NEW DATE!! Wednesday, October 7, 2026
(previous date - Thursday, September 17, 2026) From 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Grand Valley Audubon BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Leaders/instructors: Jerry Fleck & Bob Clarke Meet: Confluence Center, 2596 Dos Rios Dr. , Grand Junction, CO Learn or perfect skills for shooting songbirds, raptors and waterfowl Bring your camera, something for taking notes, and appropriate shoes for outdoor practice shots by the river (tripods optional) Click TO REGISTER: Registration Required Workshop is FREE, donations are always welcome. All levels welcomed. 12 participants maximum. PJ Janssen - For questions contact [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, October 17, 2026
From 8:00 - 11:00 am LEATHA JEAN STASSEN SWA Leader: Logan Wagner Let's go birding! Tucked away behind a maze of suburbia lies an excellent patch of rarely visited wetlands habitat along the Colorado River corridor. What birds are hiding in the fall colors of ancient cottonwoods? Located at the end of Spur Cross Rd accessed from Broadway & 20 1/2 Rd. Questions? [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, November 21, 2026
From 8:00 - 11:00 am HIGHLINE STATE PARK Leader: Logan Wagner Let's go birding! Winter waterfowl and migrants such as gulls, loons and grebes are magnetized to this human-made oasis among the desert badlands. Carpool from the Fruita Welcome Center at 7:30am to begin at the East Highline entrance at 8am. Bring binoculars, warm layers, and a vehicle with a state parks pass or scope if you have them. Questions? [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ 
BIRDWALKS INFO Bird Walks are one of Grand Valley Audubon Society's most popular events and Pam Johnson is the Bird Walk Organizer. But she needs your help! Can you identify an area for a possible walk? When is a good time of year to watch the birds in this area? Click to download a BirdWalkworkSheet.docx to complete and return to Pam using the email or phone number below. She will contact you for clarification and details. Dates and times will be posted into the calendar on the website and the newsletter. She hopes to organize two walks a month. Send your suggestions to Pam Johnson at [email protected]. You can also leave her a message at 970-523-5443. Thank you for all you do to support Grand Valley Audubon Society! |
