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.
- All members and guests MUST register to attend a bird walk. Members who have paid their annual dues will be given preference for all field trips.
- If plans change and you can’t attend, please cancel your reservation so someone else can fill the spot.
- Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Except for service dogs, pets are NOT permitted.
- Bring your own water, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and field guide or birding app.
- Every participant must have a liability waiver on file so you are eligible to attend this and future field trips. A copy of the waiver will be available when you attend your first bird walk.
Upcoming Bird Walks
Friday, February 13 at 8:30 a.m. – South Platte River Trail
Note: This is the make-up walk for the January 9th South Platte River Trail that was cancelled.
We’re in for some excellent winter birding along this section of the South Platte Trail. Winter waterfowl will be in abundance, and we might spot some raptors, too. We’ll walk about two miles on a level asphalt trail. Restrooms are available. Dress warm!
Location: Fishing Lakes South Parking Lot, 10100 Henderson Rd. (This is the same location as the Veterans Memorial)
Leader: Mike Artmann
The Walk is limited to 12 participants.
There are currently 8 people registered for the Walk.
Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.
Saturday, February 21 @ 9:00 am to noon – Boulder County Raptor Drive
Eastern Boulder County offers outstanding opportunities for observing wintering raptors. We’ll start at Lagerman Reservoir with a short walk from the main parking area and then drive to several other nearby areas, depending on weather conditions. Total walking distance will be less than 2 miles on flat trails. Our focus will be on raptor ID and will be accessible to relative beginners and also useful to intermediate Raptor aficionados. Due to limited parking on narrow roads, carpooling from Lagerman will be required.
Restrooms are available. Please bring binoculars and a scope if you have one. There will likely be good photo opportunities as well.
Location:Meet at the Lagerman Reservoir parking lot which is accessed from the south side of Pike Road, half mile west of N. 75th Street in Boulder County (see map below).
Leader: Pete Ruprecht and Donna Stumpp
The Walk is limited to 7 participants.
There are currently 3 people registered for the Walk.
Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.
