Calendar

SPRING 2004

APRIL

Sunday April 4, 2004
FIRST SUNDAY BIRDING
9 am to noon (NOTE: Daylight Savings Time begins!)
Bird the Walden/Sawhill Complex. Meet at 9:00 a.m. and bird until noon. Bring binocular, water & snack. Scopes if you have one. Free. Everyone welcome.
Leader: Jeff Yegian 303-554-4452

Saturday April 10, 2004
HAWKWATCHING AT DINOSAUR RIDGE
See migrating Hawks as they fly north past this ridge at Morrison hogback. Meet at 9 a.m. at East Boulder Rec Center west end of the main parking lot, and bird until early afternoon. Dress for variable weather. bring hat, sunscreen, hawk books, binoculars, lunch & water. Steep but short hike to top of ridge then 1/2 mile along top to check post. Carpool $2.00 to drivers.
Leader: Myron Plooster 303-494-6708

Saturday April 17, 2004
ANNUAL SPRING MEETING
Come and see an original slide presentation on Antarctica, have refreshments and meet and greet other members of the Boulder Bird Club. A great time to get acquainted. Lets have a BIG turnout. Free. Families welcome. Spring Meeting is at the Penthouse at Golden West Manor, 1055 Adams Circle.

MAY

Saturday May 1, 2004
LOWER LATHAM & BEEBE DRAW
Seek out early shorebirds, waders and burrowing owls on this all day carpooling trip. Meet at 8 a.m. at Niwot Park N Ride at Hwy 119 ( Diagonal) and Niwot Road at 8:00 a.m. and bird until about 4:00 p.m. Go to Lochbuie and visit lakes and ponds on way north to Lower latham and Beebe Draw. Dress for variable (maybe cold) weather, bring lunch, water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, bug repellant, scopes and radios. Carpool fee $3.00 to drivers.
Leader: Dick Pratt 303-651-6860

Sunday May 2, 2004
FIRST SUNDAY BIRDING
8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
NEW TIME FOR SUMMER: May, June, July, August & September.
Walden/Sawhill Complex. Spring arrivals should be here!
Dress for the weather, bring binocular, snack, water. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Cotton wood Marsh and bird until 11:00 a.m.
Everyone welcome. Free.
Leader: Peter Plage 303-666-9827
Co-leader: Nancy Morton

Wednesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26th
BBC WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS
7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Drive by carpool for early morning birding to a local "hotspot". We LEAVE at 7:30 exactly and don't wait for stragglers. Meet at the west end of the main parking lot at the East Boulder Recreation Center, 5660 Sioux Drive. Boulder. Carpool fee .50 city limits and 1.00 county. Pay your driver at the beginning of the trip please. Bring binocular, snack, water. Be prepared always with hat, sunscreen and bug repellant.
Leaders for May: Helga and Jay Sproul 303-444-5550

Saturday May 8, 2004
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY
7:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Walden Wildlife Habitat. Displays, refreshments and short Bird Walks on the hour. Families with children are welcome.
Celebrate the arrival of the birds of Spring! Everyone welcome. BBC Members are needed to lead the short (1 hour maximum) walks on the hour. Call Peter Plage to sign up to lead a walk or help with the scopes at the "Big Sit" at Cottonwood Marsh. COME & PARTICIPATE! Free.
Peter Plage: 303-666-9827

Sunday May 9, 2004
"BIRDS OF THE WILLOWS" of Matthew Reeser Bird Sanctuary in Estes Park and Endo Valley in RMNP.
Visit this superior migrant trap to see warblers and other spring migrants in a special area. Meet at 6:15 a.m. to carpool to Estes Park at the north side of parking lot of Albertson's at 28th and Diagonal. Or meet at 7:30 a.m. in Estes Park. Go just north of US 36 and CO 7 to "3 -way stop" just north of Estes Power Plant. Turn right and go all the way to end of the road to parking lot. Carpool if at all possible please. Call Suzi to let her know you will be attending. Dress for weather, bring lunch, water. Carpool fee to drivers $3.00. Return mid afternoon.
Leader : Gary Matthews 1-970-586-5093
Suzi Plooster: 303-494-6708

Wednesday May 12, 2004
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS
See above for information.

Saturday May 15, 2004
LOOKING AT LYONS BIRDS
An alternative birding experience for those not involved in the Bird A Thon. Visit the by-ways of Lyons in search of Spring birds. A delightful trip to see Lewis Woodpecker, Yellow Warblers, Dippers, Pinon Jays ?? and more! Bring lunch, water & snacks. Visit the best backyard birdwatching in Lyons!
Meet at the Lyons Park N Ride 1/2 block south of Main at 4th Street as you enter town of Lyons at 8:00 a.m. and bird until about 2:00 p.m.
Leader: Ray Davis: 303-823-5332

Saturday May 15, 2004
BCAS ANNUAL "BIRD-A-THON"
Sign up to be on a team or form your own team to see the most birds in Boulder County in one day and to raise funds for a worthy bird related cause. All abilities welcome. See article in newsletter for more information or call:
Leader: Bill Kaempfer 303-443-3175 H or 303-492-6923 W

Wednesday May 19, 2004
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS
See above for information.

Saturday May 22, 2004
BOULDER COUNTY NESTING RAPTORS
A carpooling trip to view nesting raptors. See nests of Redtails, Swainsons, Prairie Falcons, Eagles and more. All viewed at safe, non-threatining distances. A special all day trip you will be sure to enjoy. Meet at Niwot Park N Ride, Hwy 119 and Niwot Road (on the Boulder-Longmont Diagonal) at 9:00 a.m. and return at 5: 00 p.m. Bring Snacks, water and lunch. Scopes and radios. Be prepared for weather, sun. Carpool $3.00 to drivers.
Leaders: Dianna and Wayne Johnston 303-682-5662

Saturday May 22, 2004
FIELD SKETCHING IN A NATURE NOTEBOOK
Learn to sketch what you see in nature; plants, birds, scenes, etc. Drawing skills not needed, just an interest to learn. For those new to sketching or those continuing from a prior session. Bring a blank hardbound sketch book, pencils, pens or colored pencils, binocular, water and bug repellent. meet at 8:00 a.m. at the picnic tables in back of the auditorium in Chatauqua on Baseline. Find a place to park and then walk to picnic tables. Sketch until about 10:00 a.m. Call Susie if you plan to attend. Free.
Leader: Susie Mottashed 303-499-0984

Wednesday May 26, 2004
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS
See above for information.

May 28, 29, 30 and 31, 2004
COLORADO FIELD ORNITHOLOGIST CONVENTION
MONTROSE, CO
Field trips, plenary sessions, banquet with Paul Lehman, noted ornithologist as speaker. Members and non- members welcome. Pre-registration required by April 30th. Complete information and registration at website: www.cfo-link.org/leadpage.html

JUNE

Wednesdays June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS
See May information for particulars.
Leader for June trips: Jim Eide 303-443-6236

Saturday June 5, 2004
BIRDS OF THE PAWNEE GRASSLANDS
See Longspurs, Burrowing Owls, Lark Buntings, Mountain Plovers, Nighthawks, & more. Seek out these birds with our BBC "master birder" Bill Kaempfer. Visit Crow Valley Campground and Lower Latham, both known for producing fine migrants. A trip not to be missed. Meet at 6 :00 a.m. sharp to form carpools at Niwot Park N Ride at CO 119 and Niwot Road. Carpool fee $10.00. A full day and well worth it! Return about 6:00p.m. Bring LOTS of water, snacks, lunch, binocular, scope, field guide, hat, bug repellant,sunscreen and radios. Must call in advance to sign up.
Leader: Bill Kaempfer 303-443-3175 H or 303-492-6923 W

Sunday June 6, 2004
FIRST SUNDAY BIRDING
8 am to 11 am
Bird the Walden/Sawhill Complex. Meet at Cottonwood Marsh parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and bird until 11:00 a.m.
Dress accordingly, bring binocular, scope bug repellant etc.
Leaders: Suzi and Myron Plooster 303-494-6708
Co Leader: To be announced

Wednesday June 9, 2004
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS

Saturday June 12, 2004
BOB-O-LINK SEARCH
Meet at 7:30 a.m. sharp at the Centennial Trail trailhead at Gapter Road and Dimmit Drive. DO NOT block any driveways please. Walk the trail QUIETLY to spot Bob-O-Links. Bring binocular, scope, bug repellant. Be prepared to drive a short distance to other areas. Bird until 10:00 a.m.
Leader: Debra Sparn 303-494-0919

Wednesday June 16, 2004
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS

Saturday June 19, 2004
BIRDS OF GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK
Seek out nesting and singing birds of Golden Gate including Sapsuckers, Woodpeckers, Swallows, Nuthatches and more. Meet at East Boulder Recreation Center, west end of main parking lot at 7:30 a.m. sharp and bird till 1 p.m. Bring binocular, bug repellant, hat and sun screen plus lunch. Eat at one of the park picnic areas. Carpool from Rec Center $2.00 to drivers. Drivers must have or purchase daily park pass.
Leader: Paula Hansley 720-890-2628

Wednesday June 23, 2004
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS

Saturday June 26, 2004
BIRDS OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARK
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Moraine Park Visitor Center/Museum inside Rocky Mountain National Park. Pass or day fee required. Bird until mid afternoon. Look for sapsuckers, Epidonax flycatchers, all 3 nutchatch species , several varities of sparrows & more. Joint trip with Boulder Audubon. Call Wes to let him know you will attend.
Leaders: Wes & Beverly Sears 303- 499-4751

Wednesday June 30, 2004
WEDNESDAY ROADRUNNERS

GENERAL INFORMATION