Statewide Colorado Bird Trips
(Please contact appropriate Leaders!)
SPECIAL NOTE: The Colorado Birding Society initiates trips with 2 or 3 days notice.
Contact Richard Stevens at birdertoo@hotmail.com or write cobus@worldnet.att.net
March, April, & May: CoBus Grouse Tours; see Grouse link on homepage for details!
Friday, May 2
Carol Cushman (303-604-2250) for more information and to reserve a space.
Leader: Pascale Fried; 9:00 am
Meet at Pella Crossing Park to car pool to see the largest plains
cottonwood in the U.S. It stands 105 feet tall and measures
more than 35 feet in circumference. It grows along Crane
Hollow Road on Boulder County Open Space.
We will spend some time birding at Pella Crossing
after the field trip. Limit of 15 people.
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Saturday, May 3
Leader: Ed Holub, 303-979-2194
Meet leader at 0730 at the Barr Lake Nature Center.
The trip may go past lunch time so bring lunch and drinking water.
State Parks Pass required.
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Saturday, May 3
Leader: Mary Balzer (marybalzer@qwest.net), Scott Severs and Topher Downham
8-10am (arrive at 7:45am)
A Birding Excursion for the Mobility-Challenged and Everyone Else!
Join other birders using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, crutches,
or just plain legs, for a relaxed tour of the Sawhill Ponds located
off 75th Street between Valmont and Jay roads.
Meet at the information gazebo/picnic table at Sawhill Ponds Wildlife Area.
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Saturday, May 3
Leader: Gary Lefko; lefkogt@coloradobirder.info
contact leader for details
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Saturday, May 3
Leaders: John Drummond & Joyce Takamine
We will carpool from East Boulder Recreation Center leaving at 5:30 AM sharp
returning around 5:00 PM. We will meet John Drummond in Monument and
leave from the park-n-ride there at 7:00 AM, if other birders want
to join us from there. Remember that 4 wheel drive vehicles are
a must if recent rains leave roads muddy. Please bring sack lunch,
protective clothing, good hiking shoes and sunscreen, and money for
both carpool and the $10.00 per person admission fee. This should be one
of our most interesting trips with excellent birders for guides. Please
contact Joyce prior to trip at jabiru55@msn.com or at 303-554-9785.
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Sunday, May 4
Leader: Chris Owens, 303-772-6048
Meet leader at 0600 at Jim Hamm Nature Center.
Bring lunch, snacks and drinking water as trip will go
past noon. Call leader to register for the trip.
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Sunday, May 4
Leader: Steve Jones (303-494-2468) 8:00am - 1:00pm
New volunteers are most welcome. We will meet at the
Meyers Gulch trailhead at Walker Ranch (8 mi. up
Flagstaff Mountain Road on the right) at 8 and do
a breeding bird, mammal, and recreationist survey.
We'll then have a picnic lunch in the aspens.
Bring a sack lunch, binoculars, rain gear, and
writing implement. For information, call Steve.
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Sunday, May 4
Contact Donna Emmons at emmons7@yahoo.com or 719-369-9704
Bring lunch, plenty of water and insect repellent.
There is a $10.00 per person entry fee. Contact leader
for a RESERVATION (deadline May 1), directions and carpool information.
The Ranch has a wonderful website – www.chicobasinranch.com
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Sunday, May 4
Contact leader Jim Eide (303-443-6236) or darjim2@comcast.net for more information.
Meet at 8:00 AM at Cottonwood Marsh, Walden Ponds.
Bird until 11:00 AM. No fee, all welcome!
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Wednesday May 7
Leaders: Myron & Suzi Plooster (303-494-6708)
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Carpool to a local area for early morning birding.
Meet at East Boulder Recreation Center at 7:30 a.m. sharp.
Carpool fee: $.50 city or $1:00 county.
Bring binoculars, water and a snack.
Bring a sack lunch for a kick-off get-together
at the Ploosters' after the trip!
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Friday through Sunday, May 9-11
Bird till you drop! Everyone welcome just show up.
More eyes spot more birds. No fee, no pre-registration.
Friday, May 9 Cherry Creek Reservoir
Leader: Mary Burger, 303-771-3431. Meet at 0700 at Marina
on west side (near Cherry Creek High School) of Cherry Creek State Park.
Saturday, May 10
Barr Lake periphery
Leader: Jackie King, 303-287-1644. Meet at 0730 on access road to entrance
station at Barr Lake State Park. This trip does not involve much walking
and will be good for people with limited mobility or stamina.
Chatfield State Park
Leader: Joey Kellner, 303-978-1748. Meet at 0600 at West (Deer Creek)
entrance to park. State Parks Pass required.
Waterton, downstream.
Leader: Hugh Kingery, 303-814-2723. Meet at 0600 at Audubon
Center/Discovery Pavilion (left turn immediately after turning from
Wadsworth (Colo. 121) onto Waterton\Roxborough road (4.4 miles
south of C470) and before the DOW parking lot for Waterton Canyon.) 4-5
mile hike. Wear long pants (not shorts) due to bare-leg-unfriendly plants
such as poison ivy, thistles, and knapweed.
Barr Lake State Park
Leader: Dick Schottler, 303-278-8035. Meet at 0630 at Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory. Exit I-76 at Bromley Lane; go east about ¼ mile and turn right
(south) on Lark Bunting Lane, to end of road. This is a ten-mile, all-day
hike around the lake. State Parks pass required.
Sunday, May 11
Lower Bear Creek
Leader: Mike Henwood (303-716-8551) hawkhen@aol.com. Meet at 0730 in front
of Albertson's, northwest quadrant, South Sheridan Blvd. and Hampden.
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Leader: Randy Lentz, 303-680-3381. Meet at 0630 at old entrance. From CO
86, 0.5 miles west of Franktown, turn south on Castlewood Canyon Road, go
two miles to old entrance. State Parks pass required.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Leader: Urling Kingery, 303-814-2723. Must register with leader in advance.
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May 9-10 (Friday-Saturday)
Heman Adams at (970) 484-8634 or hempurdy@aol.com
The Birdathon is Fort Collins Audubon’s annual spring fundraiser.
It is also a great birding and social get-together that is an
enjoyable—if exhausting—24-hour search for birds. It is a great
way to help raise money for Fort Collins Audubon, too!
Pledges are needed to support our newsletter, programs,
scholarships, and conservation efforts. Birdathon teams
will be formed in April. On Birdathon day, team members will
search for as many species as can be seen or heard in 24 hours.
For more information contact Birdathon Coordinator,
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Saturday, May 10
Visit http://www.birdday.org/
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Saturday, May 10
Walden Ponds Dawn chorus walk begins at 5:30a.m.
Other walks and general events are 7:30 - 11:30a.m.
This year's theme is Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds,
Habitats, and People. Migratory birds travel long distances
between breeding and non-breeding sites throughout the Western Hemisphere.
In 2008, IMBD will explore the birds that make these fantastic journeys,
the habitats on which they depend, and the people who are important to
the conservation of birds and their habitats along the way.
Please carpool to Walden Ponds as there is limited parking.
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Saturday, May 10
Contact: Didiers 970-242-8643
Registration Required.
Lunch, Snacks & Water
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Saturday, May 10
Meet Dave Silverman (489-3565) at the Lake Beckwith dam parking area
at 8:00am in Colorado City to bird there and the Rye area most of the day,
finishing near Pueblo at day’s end. Bring lunch if you plan to bird into
the afternoon. No fees are required to participate.
If you would like to bird in another area – your yard, neighborhood, local park,
lake or other favorite spot – let Dave know before a week prior to the Count.
Doing so will help avoid overlapping coverage as several teams are already
assigned areas. Please submit your list to Dave at silvireo@hotmail.com
or post with the following information:
1) List all birds seen and the number of each species seen.
Lists submitted in some semblance of checklist order are easiest to compile.
Please do not use 4-letter codes (such a VIRA for Virginia Rail).
2) Mileage and hours by foot and mileage and hours by car listed SEPARATELY.
Please do not combine.
3) Names of other persons birding with you.
All participants will receive a summary of the day’s highlights after
all lists are compiled. Final results will be entered in the ebird
database and the new IMBD website.
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Saturday, May 10
This is a new site for an IMBD Count and suitable for all levels
of birders but beginners are particularly welcome.
Leader, Mark Yaeger, will discuss field guides, migratory birds
and keep a census of all sightings for the IMBD database.
No fees are required to participate. Meet Mark at the
Valco Ponds parking area on Hwy 96. A State Parks pass is required
to park there and is not available for purchase at the site.
Call the Park at 561-9320 for more information regarding daily
or annual passes. Contact Mark at 543-2724 or 545-8407.
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Saturday, May 10
Various times; see details below.
The Wild Bird Center, Boulder Bird Club, and Boulder County Audubon will
be hosting International Migratory Bird Day at Walden Ponds on Saturday,
May 10, 2008. This year's theme is "Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds,
Habitats, and People." There will be information on the conservation of
wild birds as well as a Dawn Chorus Walk, A Big Sit, and other walks. The
dawn chorus will begin at 5:30am and the general events are scheduled from
7:30am 'til 11:00am. More details on this event will be posted as they
come available at: http://www.wildbird.com/boulder/ Or people may call
(303) 442-1322 for details. Note: Please carpool to Walden Ponds as there
is limited parking. Illegally parked cars may be ticketed.
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Saturday, May 10
7:00 - 11:00 a.m. We'll meet at Fountain Creek Regional Park
Nature Center for the introduction, set up teams and receive
area birding assignments. Please either call the nature center
at 719-520-6745 or return an e-mail if you are able to participate.
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Friday-Sunday, May 9-11
Leader: Bryan Ehlmann & Richard Stevens; graybirder@hotmail.com; 303-324-7994
Visit infamous Danka Ranch in Sedgwick County.
Leave Friday and return Sunday.
Will Conduct Spring Counts on Ranch, Jumbo Reservoir, & Tamarack Ranch Wildlife Area.
Lodgings and food provide by CoBus and the generousity of Roger & Judy Danka.
Limited to 8 birders. Contact leaders for reservations.
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Wednesday May 14
Leader: Lonny Frye (303-931-9131)
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Carpool to a local area for early morning birding.
Meet at East Boulder Recreation Center at 7:30 a.m. sharp.
Carpool fee: $.50 city or $1:00 county.
Bring binoculars, water and a snack.
Join us for coffee at Erhard’s Bakery in
the Meadows Shopping Center after birding.
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Friday, May 16
Leader: John Tumasonis; 303-926-8779 j.eclectus@worldnet.att.net
Register for meeting place. Limit 25 people.
Start time: 6:00 a.m. – to 4:00 p.m.
Strenuous hiking up mountainsides.
John T to lead trip into various canyons and forested
areas on Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.
Dress for the weather. Bring high energy foods and water.
We will eat lunch on the trail.
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Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18
Leader: Bob Righter, 303-692-8529
Meet leader at the Foster's Grove Campground at 1700, Friday night.
Friday night the group will bird around the Foster's Grove campground area.
You can camp there or stay in a motel in Idelia or Burlington. You will need
to bring all your meals. Trip will end at noon on Sunday. State Parks Pass
is required. This may be the last of the excellent birding at Bonnie since
they are changing the water flow into the Bonny Reservoir dam.
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Saturday, May 17
Leader: Steve Kennedy, 303-690-8265
Meet leader at 0700 at the west entrance of Cherry Creek Reservoir
Bring water and lunch as trip may go past lunch.
State Parks Pass required.
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Sunday, May 18
Leader: Doris Cruze, 303-798-8072
Meet leader at 0800 at the Visitor's Center for a moderate hike up
Carpenter's Peak which will involve 1000 foot gain in altitude.
State Parks Pass required or $6 entrance fee per car.
Bring lunch, snacks and extra drinking water.
This trip will end about 1 pm.
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Sunday, May 18
Leader: John Toolen; 970-985-9089
Registration Required.
Meet at 7:00am at Dinosaur Journey-Fruita
Bring Snacks and Water; end at Noon.
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Sunday, May 18
Leader: pajaraboy@hotmail.com or Christian Nunes (401)-787-0194
Meet up in the Doudy Draw parking lot at 8:00AM for a walk with
Boulder Open Space wildlife technician Christian Nunes.
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Thursday, May 22
Leader: Ted Floyd, 303-444-6363, tfloyd@aba.org (email preferred.)
Meet at 1930 (7:30 pm) in the King Soopers parking lot at the southwest
intersection of South Broadway and Table Mesa in South Boulder.
We will depart promptly for the Flatirons. CARPOOLING REQUIRED!
We will be parking in locations that can accommodate only two or three vehicles.
THIS IS A STRENUOUS HIKE IN THE DARK IN RUGGED MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
We will listen for the following owls: NorthernSaw-whet Owl,
Northern Pygmy-Owl, and Flammulated Owl. We will also listen
for Common Poorwills and nocturnal migrant passerines.
Participation limited, RSVP required. Contact Ted Floyd to register
for the trip.
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Wednesday May 21
Leaders: Margaret Arp (303-494-6637)
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Carpool to a local area for early morning birding.
Meet at East Boulder Recreation Center at 7:30 a.m. sharp.
Carpool fee: $.50 city or $1:00 county.
Bring binoculars, water and a snack.
Join us for coffee at Erhard’s Bakery in
the Meadows Shopping Center after birding.
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Thursday, May 22
For more information call George Steele at 970-327-0262
Sponsored by the Telluride Open Space Commission.
Count information will be used to help with an environmental
impact statement for the Valley Floor. Teams will bird the Valley Floor,
Bear Creek and the stretch of the San Miguel River that runs through
the Telluride valley. Meet at tables outside Coffee Cowboy,
123 E. Colorado Ave, at 7 a.m. Bring lunch, water, good walking shoes,
binoculars, and warm clothes for the morning.
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Saturday, May 24
Leader: Joe Rigli, 970-768-7121. Meet leader at ranch by 0830.
From Hudson, go east on CO 52 until it turns north.
Do Not turn north, but continue east on Morgan County road F to CR 14,
then turn north for approximately one mile to first house on left
by boxcars. Bring lunch and extra water.
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Saturday, May 24
Contact Donna at 719-369-9704 or emmons7@yahoo.com
Donna Emmons, at 8:00 AM in the Greenway and Nature Center parking lot
(11th Street west off Pueblo Blvd). Other possible sites are Valco Ponds
west to Pueblo Reservoir and City Park area. There is a $3.00 charge for
parking at the Nature Center and a State Parks pass (annual or $5.00 per day)
is required for vehicle entry into Lake Pueblo State Park.
Bring lunch if you wish to bird into the afternoon.
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Sunday, May 25
Leader: Patty Echelmeyer, 303-233-4947
Meet at 7:30 at the north side of Prospect Park Lake.
Half day trip so lunch is optional. This trip will involve easy
walking only. This is a good trip for novice birders and new members.
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Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
Leader: Jackie King, 303-287-1644
Meet leader at 7:30 at the parking area at E. 88th and the South
Platte River. From I-76 take E. 88th Ave. exit, go west on 88th
for 1.6 miles then turn south at Colorado Blvd.
Turn left again into the parking lot for the South Platte River
Greenway Trailhead. Explore along the river on the bike path
which is paved and level. Bring lunch and drinking water.
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Wednesday, May 28
Leader: Laura Osborn (303-939-9273) and Steve Jones (303-494-2468)
Laura and Steve will lead a breeding bird survey in Meyers Gulch,
at Walker Ranch. During the past two years, we've documented more
than 65 potential breeding species. Meet at the Meyers Gulch trailhead
at 6 or at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage parking area (just south of
9th and Baseline) at 5:40 to carpool. 6:00am - 10:00am
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Wednesday May 28
Leaders: Tony and Claire Delaney 303-494-8190
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Carpool to a local area for early morning birding.
Meet at East Boulder Recreation Center at 7:30 a.m. sharp.
Carpool fee: $.50 city or $1:00 county.
Bring binoculars, water and a snack.
Join us for coffee at Erhard’s Bakery in
the Meadows Shopping Center after birding.
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Saturday, May 31
If you’ve heard about Atlas blocks and wanted to know more or considered
volunteering to canvas a block and just don’t know if you have the skills,
this is the trip for you. Mark Yaeger is the Regional Coordinator for
Colorado BBA II and he will take the group to an available block for
on-the-job training/refresher. Trip departs from City Park pond at 8 AM,
returning 1 – 2 PM. Contact Mark at 543-2724 or 545-8407.
Check the website – www.cobreedingbirdatlasii.org–for information.
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Saturday, May 31
Leader: Bill Kaempfer 303-954-8998 or email kaempfer@colorado.edu
Please sign up in advance. Bird Pawnee National Grasslands.
Meet at 6 a.m. sharp to form car pools at the Niwot Park N Ride at
Co 119 and Niwot Road. Return home via Lower Latham for shorebirds
getting back around 6 p.m. A full day so be prepared with lots to drink,
snacks, lunch, hat, bug repellant, sun screen, and binoculars.
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Sunday, June 1
Leader: Peter Plage: 303-666-9827
Meet at the Cottonwood Marsh at Walden Ponds at 8:00 AM.
Bird until 11:00 AM. All welcomed! No fee.
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June 6-8 (Friday-Sunday)
Trip Full! This leisurely 31-mile trip through the Escalante and Dominguez
Canyons is a summer delight, leaving time for hiking and photography.
The Gunnison is ideal for beginning and intermediate canoeists,
providing lots of fun with various Class 1+ rapids along its course.
You will paddle beside high walls of beautiful red sandstone and shale,
deposited during the age of the dinosaurs. Interesting side trips into
deep box canyons will leave you awed by the immensity of geologic time
and the silence of the wilderness. Massive cottonwood trees stand on
the river bends supporting huge nests of blue herons, hawks and eagles.
Hiking will include the spectacular Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area
complete with a 40-foot waterfall, secluded swimming holes and numerous
ancient Indian petroglyphs.
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Saturday, June 7
Leader: Bob Bradley; 970-263-4613
Registration Required.
Meet at Park-n-Ride S. of Hwy 50 & 141 at 8:00am
All Day Trip. Bring Lunch, Snacks, & Water.
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