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.
- We limit the number of attendees on our field trips to provide a quality experience for everyone. Members who have paid their annual dues will be given preference. We welcome non-members for their first walk without requiring membership. If you wish to go on walks after that, we respectfully ask that you register as a member. The $20 membership fee covers the individual and family members living in their household.
Upcoming Birdwalks
Saturday, September 5, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Bird Banding Station Barr Lake State Park
Experience science in action while observing a wildlife biologist banding wild birds. We’ll learn about specialized bird adaptions and behavior, annual migration, habitat requirements, and conservation issues. There is a $7 fee for this event, a donation to Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Also, a Colorado State Parks pass is required for each vehicle entering the park.
NOTE: Upon registering, you will be emailed further information about how to register and pay with the Bird Conservancy.
If you would like to bird the park afterwards, bring binoculars, water and snack.
Location: We’ll meet in the parking lot by the visitor’s center. The banding station is an easy walk from here.
Leader: Barr Lake
The Walk is limited to 15 participants.
There are currently 6 people registered for the Walk.
Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.
Wednesday, September 30, at 8:00 am - Waneka Lake Park, Lafayette
Let’s work on our birding identification skills with Ted Floyd! All levels of birders are sure to learn something new, and we’re sure to see a nice variety of birds at this 147-acre suburban park.
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 Drive. Restrooms are on site.
Leader: Ted Floyd
The Walk is limited to 15 participants.
There is currently 1 person registered for the Walk.
Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.
Past Birdwalks
August 25, 2026 at 8:00 am - Birds & Coffee at Erie Wetlands
Leader: Deb Durand
August 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm - Alexx and Michael’s Pond, Broomfield
Leader: Karen Clark
July 22, 2026 at 8:00 am - Summer Hummers in Lyons,
Leader: Pete Ruprecht
June 9, 2026 at 6:15 pm - Evening in Boulder County - ** MEMBERS ONLY WALK **
Leader: Pete Ruprecht
June 3, 2026 at 7:30 am - Boulder County’s Jungle Birds of South America
Leader: Dave Sutherland
May 17, 2026 at 6:30 am - BIRDING BY EAR AT STEARNS LAKE
Leader: Chris Petrizzo
May 15, 2026 at 8:30 am - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL
Leader: Mike Artmann
May 2, 2026 at 8:00 am - Pella Crossing Open Space
Leader: Donna Stumpp
April 15, 2026 at 8:30 am - East Lake Park and Nature Preserve, Thornton
Leader: Lauren Burke
April 4, 2026 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Clear Creek Trail
Leader: Brian Genge
March 27, 2026 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am - Birding Boulder’s Blues, *Members Only Walk*
Leader: Chris Petrizzo
