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 Bird Walks
Tuesday, August 25, at 8:00 am - Birds & Coffee at Erie Wetlands
The Erie Wetlands is a 10-acre site with paths and boardwalks winding through the park which officially opened last fall. The trail is less than half a mile and there is a nicely shaded deck with comfortable seating to observe birds (nearly 100 accounted for by eBird) and wildlife. We’ll go for coffee afterwards in Erie’s historic downtown.
There are no restrooms on site.
Location: 1000 Briggs Street, Erie
Leader: Deb Durand
The Walk is limited to 12 participants.
There are currently 12 people registered for the Walk.
This walk is full.
Click Here if you want to be put on a Wait List.
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. 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 3 people registered for the Walk.
Contact: Karen to register for the Walk.
