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FALL 2006

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OCTOBER

Sunday October 1, 2006
First Sunday Birding
9 a.m to noon
Bird the Walden/Sawhill Complex. Meet 9 a.m. and bird until noon. Dress for variable to cold weather, bring binoculars, water & snack, bug repellant. Everyone welcome. Free.
Leader: Debra Sparn 303-494-0919

Saturday October 7, 2006
Birding the East Longmont Area
8 a.m. to noon
Look for waterfowl and fall migrants at Jim Hamm, Union Reservoir, Sandstone Park and other areas. Be prepared for a fun morning. Bring binocular, scopes, snack and water. Dress for variable to cold weather. Everyone welcome. Carpool from meeting place $2.00. Meet at 8 a.m. at Jim Hamm Park and bird until noon.
Leader: Chris Owens 303-772-6048

Saturday October 28, 2006
Joint Trip with DFO to Eastern County Lakes
8:30 a.m. to early afternoon
A great time to get together and meet other Colorado birders as we join members of the Denver Field Ornithologists for a special fall outing. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Park N Ride at I-25 and CO 119 at the SE corner. Bird until early afternoon. Various lakes including Union, Sandstone (possible turkeys) and McIntosh Reservoirs. Bring lunch, binocks, scopes, water, snacks. Be prepared for variable to cold weather. Everyone welcome. Carpool from meeting place$2.00.
Leader: Dick Pratt 303-651-6860

NOVEMBER

Sunday November 5, 2006
First Sunday Birding
9 a.m. to noon
Bird the Walden/Sawhill Complex. Meet 9 a.m. and bird until noon. Dress for variable to cold weather, bring binoculars, water & snack, bug repellant. Everyone welcome. Free.
Leader: Pete Plage 303-666-9827

Saturday November 11, 2006
Cross Country for Crossbills
9 a.m. to unknown
Find those elusive Crossbills on this trip up Flagstaff and into Myers Gulch and maybe beyond. A joint trip with Boulder valley Audubon. Some driving and some walking. Wear warm footwear, be prepared for variable to cold weather. Bring binocular, hot drink, lunch & water, and energy snacks. Meet at East Boulder Rec Center, west end of main parking lot at 9 a.m. Carpool $2.00. Everyone welcome.
Leader: Linda Andes-George 303-772-3239

Saturday November 18, 2006
Winter Raptor Tour
9 a.m. to afternoon
One of our favorite winter trips to see the wintering raptors of Boulder County. This is a great way to hone your hawk I.D. skills. See Rough-legs Red tails, Golden Eagles, bald Eagles, etc. Be prepared for variable to cold weather, wear boots. Bring lunch and everything you need including carpool fee of $2.00. Bring scopes and two-way radios if you have 'em. Meet at Niwot Park N Ride, at intersection of Co 119 (Diagonal Highway) and Niwot Road at 9 a.m. and bird until afternoon. Everyone welcome.
Leaders: Dianna and Wayne Johnston 303-682-5662

DECEMBER

Saturday December 2, 2006
Gulls and Scoters of Winter
7:30 a.m. to afternoon
Seek out our wintering Gulls and Scoters with the guy who made the definitive I.D. Video of Gulls- John Vanderpoel. Here is a great opportunity to extend your knowledge of birds. Great for both the novice and advanced birder.. We will go to where the gulls are???? Meet at Niwot Park N Ride at 7:30 a.m. Co 119 (Diagonal Highway and Niwot Road; and return in afternoon. Bring lunch, snacks water and a hot drink. Dress for variable to COLD weather. Be prepared for the day. bring scopes, two-way radios if you have 'em.. Carpool fee $3.00.
Leader: John Vanderpoel 303-652-2731

Sunday December 3, 2006
First Sunday Birding
9 a.m. to afternoon
Bird the Walden/Sawhill Complex. Meet 9 a.m. and bird until noon. Dress for variable to cold weather, bring binoculars, water & snack, bug repellant. Everyone welcome. Free.
Leader: Todd Deninger 303-485-6853

Saturday December 9, 2006
Birders' Holiday Party
6 p.m. to "?????"
At the home of Myron & Suzi Plooster: 7420 Spring Drive, Boulder CO 303-494-6708.
Everyone is invited. Come and bring your significant other! Meet new birding friends. Swap the birding stories of the year. We especially request that new members come and get acquainted with us. There will be a new feature this year: DOORPRIZES! Bring a yummy finger food dish to share. Looking forward to seeing you there.......

Saturday December 16, 2006
Birding the Platte River Walk
8:45 a.m. to after lunch
This is a wonderful winter walk on a level, paved walk in Thornton. See some of the special ducks of winter including Long-tailed Ducks, Barrowís Goldeneye and Mergansers. Maybe even Peregrine Falcon. Dress for variable winter weather , it can be balmy or down right cold, so be prepared.- whichever, itís a special trip. Bring binoculars, scope if you have one, as well as lunch. Handicapped accessible. Meet at East Boulder Rec Center, west end of parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and bird 'til after lunch. Carpool fee $3.00
Leader: Raymond Davis 303-823-5332

Sunday December 17, 2006
Christmas Bird Count
Time TBA
All birders from novice to expert are encouraged to become part of the Christmas Bird Count. Boulderís is one of the longest running in the history of the count. Letís continue the tradition. Please give the Coordinator Bill Schmoker a call at 303-702-9589 or email him at bill@schmoker.org to sign up to be placed on a team, or organize your own team of 4 or 5 and be assigned an area. There is a $5.00 individual feel for participating. The information gained is invaluable to scientists. Stay-at-home Feeder Watchers are also needed. Be a part of it!

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