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
Wednesday, April 15, at 8:30 am - East Lake Park and Nature Preserve, Thornton
This 107-acre park offers an improved paved or gravel 1.5-mile-loop mostly flat trail traveling around a large lake and winding through riparian habitat. It includes a boardwalk loop through cattail marshes, offering habitat to the occasional Virginia Rail and Sora . This time of year, waterfowl species run the full gamut including Hooded Merganser, Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teals, Redheads and Ruddy ducks, and shorebirds, too. We’ll be on the lookout for migrants, as well.
Location: We will meet by the tennis courts at Fillmore St and East 124th Avenue. There are restroom facilities on site.
Leader: Lauren Burke
The Walk is limited to 10 participants.
There are currently 9 people registered for the Walk.
Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.
Saturday, May 2, at 8:00 am - Pella Crossing Open Space
Pella Crossing is located near the St. Vrain Creek, providing a wetland habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Wooded areas to the west and open fields to the south attract spring migrants. We’ll meet early as this is a popular place on the weekends. You can park on the street if the lot is full. We’ll walk 2 to 3 miles on flat gravel trails. The first part of the walk is a loop, for those who don’t wish to go the whole way. Donna will be available after the walk to answer questions and provide some tips about using the eBird app. Restrooms are on site.
Location: 11600 N. 75th Street, west of Longmont in Hygiene
Leader: Donna Stumpp
The Walk is limited to 10 participants.
There are currently 10 people registered for the Walk.
This walk is full.
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Friday, May 15, at 8:30 am - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL,
We’ll drive the 11-mile wildlife loop, stopping along the way to view various spots and walk a trail or two. We’ll look for migrating songbirds, shorebirds, and raptors on this 15,000 acre prairie and wetlands habitat. Possible sightings include Bullock’s orioles, warblers, yellow- headed blackbirds and burrowing owls. Restrooms are available on site. Bring binoculars, water, snacks.
Location: Meet at the Arsenal Visitors Center, 6550 Gateway Rd., Commerce City
Leader: Mike Artmann
Carpooling: If you wish to carpool from Broomfield, 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.
Sunday, May 17, at 6:30 am - BIRDING BY EAR AT STEARNS LAKE,
Join us for a peaceful morning stroll starting at the Stearns Lake trailhead as we practice our ‘ear birding’ — focusing on our listening skills and also leveraging the Merlin app. We’ll cover about two miles via two ‘out and backs’ from the parking lot, covering the west and south sides off Stearns. We should hear residents including meadowlarks and common yellowthroats, and vesper, song, and Savannah sparrows, and hopefully quite a few migrants as well. The resident bald eagles and Swainson’s hawks will almost surely be out and about as well.
Location: Stearns Lake Trailhead, 2190 South 104th Street, Broomfield. Meet in the parking lot. Restrooms are on site.
Leader: Chris Petrizzo
The Walk is limited to 12 participants.
There are currently 2 people registered for the Walk.
Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.
