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Bird Walks

Let’s look and listen for wild birds! Our informal bird walks are open to everyone, from veteran birders to those venturing out for the first time. Most trips are led by an experienced birder.


Upcoming Bird Walks




Saturday, March 30th 8:30 am. to 10:30 am -- East Lake Shores Park

This is a paved 1.5 mile loop trail where water birds abound. We'll look for species like Hooded Merganser and Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teals. The surrounding cattail marshes can have Virginia Rail and Sora on occasion, as well as Marsh Wren, and the riparian habitat may be good for migrants in season.

Leader: Cathy Fox

Location: From Broomfield, go east on 128th Avenue. East Lake is two miles past I-25 between 124th and 128th Avenues. Street parking is available at 124th & Fillmore, by the tennis courts.

Carpooling: If you wish to carpool, please indicate this when you sign up.

The Walk is limited to 12 participants.

There are currently 11 people registered for the Walk.

Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.

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Saturday, April 13th – 8:30 am. to 10:30 am -- WANAKA LAKE

Let’s work on our birding identification skills when Ted Floyd leads a walk at this lake in Lafayette. He is especially interested in analyzing bird vocalizations and all levels of birders are sure to benefit from this trip. Waneka is a great place to look for birds in all seasons, along with the adjacent Greenlee Wildlife Preserve. Hecla Lake is a short walk from here, too, so we may include it in our walk.

Leader: Ted Floyd, editor of Birding magazine, the award-winning flagship publication of the American Birding Association. Ted has written numerous books, including the American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of Colorado.

Location: Meet at the West Shelter of Waneka Lake Park. (This is on the south side of the lake). This is the entrance for the boat house and playground at 1600 Caria Dr.

Carpooling: If you wish to carpool, please indicate this when you sign up.

The Walk is limited to 15 participants.

There are currently 3 people registered for the Walk.

Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.

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Friday, April 26th -- 8:30 am. to 10:30 am - WHITE ROCKS AND TELLER LAKE

This is a level, gravel trail with a pond, surrounded by farmland. At this time of year, the area attracts a variety of shorebirds such as avocets, sandpipers, yellowlegs and ibis. Please note that there are no restroom facilities at this location.

Leader: TBA

Location: We will meet at the Teller Farm North Trailhead, 8990 Valmont Road, Boulder.

Carpooling: If you wish to carpool, please indicate this when you sign up.

The Walk is limited to 12 participants.

There is currently 1 person registered for the Walk.

Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.

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Saturday, May 11th -- 8:30 am. to 10:30 am - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL

We’ll drive the 11-mile wildlife loop at the arsenal, stopping along the way to view various spots and maybe walk a trail or two. The arsenal is abundant with wildlife. Bison, deer, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl and coyotes included. We’ll meet at the visitors center and arrange a carpool to drive the loop. May is peak migration season, and the Arsenal is a great place to see all kinds of species.

Leader: TBA

Location: Meet at the Arsenal Visitors Center, 6550 Gateway Rd, Commerce City, CO.

Carpooling: If you wish to carpool from Broomfield, please indicate this when you sign up.

The Walk is limited to 12 participants.

There are currently 2 people registered for the Walk.

Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.

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Monday, June 10th – 7:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. - JUNGLE BIRDS OF BOULDER

Why fly to Belize or Costa Rica when their birds will come to us? This is an easy hike to a local birding hot-spot to search for colorful migratory songbirds newly arrived from the steamy jungles south of the border. Birdwatchers of all abilities welcome. Bring binoculars, a spotting scope if you have one, and books. (We will use Birds of Costa Rica as our guide book in the field – no joke).

Leader: Dave Sutherland

Location: Meet at the neighborhood access point to Bear Canyon trail – do a map search for 1520 Bear Mountain Drive in Boulder. Free parking is available along the street.

Carpooling: If you wish to carpool from Broomfield, please indicate this when you sign up.

The Walk is limited to 20 participants.

There is currently 1 person registered for the Walk.

Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.

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