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SPRING 2006

APRIL

Sunday April 2, 2006
First Sunday Birding
9 a.m to noon (Daylight Saving Time begins - spring forward! )
Meet at Cottonwood Marsh at Walden Wildlife Habitat at 9 a.m. Bird until noon. Bring binoculars, snack, water. Dress for variable weather. Everyone welcome. Free
Leader Pete Plage: 303-666-9827

Saturday April 22, 2006
Butterflies and Birds of Calwood Outdoor Center
9:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Meet at East Boulder Recreation Center, west end of parking lot to car pool to Calwood. Arrive as the butterflies dry their wings and take to the air. Bring butterfly field guide if you have one, binoculars, hat , lunch, water. Learn about Colorado Butterflies and the birds present. Car pool $2.00 each to driver.
Leaders: Janet Chu 303-494-1108 & Jean Morgan 303-666-4149

Friday April 28, 2006
Annual Spring Meeting
7:30 p.m. to unknown
Come to the Penthouse at Golden West Manor at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation by Bob Righter, Bob is the author of "Colorado Birds", "Birds of Western Colorado" and recorder of bird sounds. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet other club members. Everyone welcome. Bring a treat to share if you like. Free. Guests welcome.

Saturday April 29, 2006
Spring Birds of Doudy Draw
8 a.m. to unknown
Meet at 8 a.m. at East Boulder Rec Center , west end of main parking lot to car pool to Doudy Draw. Seek out the early Spring migrants and early wild flowers will be seen along the trail.Bring Binocular, snack water. Dress for variable weather. Car pool fee 1.00
Leader: Joyce Takamine 303-554-9785

MAY

Wednesdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
BBC Roadrunners
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Early birders mid-week field trip. Leave 7:30 a.m. sharp from East Boulder Rec Center, west end of parking lot. Return at 10:30 a.m. Car pool to a local area to see what birds are present. Car pool fee .50 city; 1.00 county. Bring binocular, water, snack be prepared to pay your driver. Dress for weather. Join us for coffee, goodies & fellowship at Erhard's Bakery in the Meadows following birding.
Leaders: May 3 & 10 Jim Eide 303-443-6236; May 17 & 24 Lonny Frye 303-931-9131; May 31 Jim Fischer 303-940-3677

Sunday May 7, 2006
First Sunday Birding
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (summer hours)
First Sunday Birding Summer hours 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meet at Cottonwood Marsh at Walden Wildlife Habitat at 8 a.m. Bird until 11:00 a.m.. Bring binoculars, snack, water. Dress for variable weather. Everyone welcome. Free.
Leader: Joe Kreig 303-651-0565

Saturday May 13, 2006
International Migratory Bird day
Events at various times; see below
Dawn Chorus - 5:30 a.m. with Marlene Brunning. See the dawn rise and with it the dawn chorus of bird song. IMBD Activities 7:30 a.m. to noon. All at Walden Wildlife Habitat at the shelter. Hourly bird walks starting at 8 a.m. thru 11 a.m.- by Boulder Bird Club Displays, posters, t-shirts, & refreshments at the shelter - by Wild Bird Center BIG SIT - count birds from one location by shelter. Good birds (over 60 species last year) and good fellowship of birders. Pete Plage & Volunteers Come and bring the kids. (sorry no pets). Come one -come all.

Saturday May 20, 2006
Nesting Raptors of Boulder County
9 a.m. to afternoon
View nesting raptors: Redtails, Swainsons, Prairie Falcons, eagles and more all at non- threatening distances. Meet at Niwot Park N Ride, Hwy 119 & Niwot Road on the Boulder/Longmont Diagonal at 9 a.m. and return in afternoon. Bring Lunch, snacks, water, binocular, scope and radio if you have them. Be prepared for any weather. Carpool $3.00 each to drivers. A great way to learn about our summer hawks.
Leaders: Dianna and Wayne Johnston 303-682-5662

Friday May 26 thru Monday May 29, 2006
Colorado Field Ornithologists Convention at Sterling, CO
Dr. Donald Kroodsma, author "The Singing Life of Birds". $55 member, $ 65 non-member. Must register in advance. Late fee after April 26th. Transportation and housing on your own. Many field trips, speakers, scientific papers etc. Full information and to register on-line go to http://www.cfo-link.org

JUNE

Saturday June 3, 2006
Birds of the Pawnee Grasslands
6 a.m. to around 6 p.m.
Join master birder Bill Kaemper for his notable annual trip to the Pawnee. He is able to find those elusive grasslands birds such as Mountain Plovers, Longspurs, Burrowing Owls, Orchard Orioles and Nighthawks. Return home via Lower Latham for shorebirds. Meet at 6 a.m. sharp to form car pools at the Niwot Park N Ride at Co 119 and Niwot Road. Return around 6 p.m. Car pool fee is $10.00 each to drivers up front. A full day so be prepared with lots to drink, snacks, lunch, hat, bug repellant, sun screen and binocular. Scope and radios if you have them. A great trip that every birder needs to take and it will be far superior than if you try to find these birds yourself. Sign up in advance with Bill.
Leader: Bill Kaempfer 303-717-5063 or email kaempfer@colorado.edu

Sunday June 4, 2006
First Sunday Birding
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meet at Cottonwood Marsh at Walden Wildlife Habitat at 8 a.m. Bird until 11:00 a.m.. Bring binoculars, snack, water. Dress for variable weather. Everyone welcome. Free.
Leaders: Nancy & Bob Morton 303-499-9754

Wednesdays June 7, 14, 21, 28
BBC Roadrunners
7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Early birders mid-week field trip. Leave 7:30 a.m. sharp from East Boulder Rec Center, west end of parking lot. Return at 10:30 a.m. Car pool to a local area to see what birds are present. Car pool fee .50 city; 1.00 county. Bring binocular, water, snack be prepared to pay your driver. Dress for weather. Join us for coffee, goodies & fellowship at Erhard's Bakery in the Meadows. following birding.
Leader: Joyce Takamine 303-554-9785

Friday June 9, 2006
Twilight Poorwill Stalk
8 p.m. (evening trip)
Go birdwatching at dark! Meet at 8 p.m. sharp at the Four Mile Creek Open Space parking lot, 0.3 mile west of north Broadway on Lee Hill Road.. Bring flashlights, binocular, bug juice and jackets in case it gets cold. Find the elusive Common Poorwill and see Common Nighthawks. Car pool fee $1.00 each to drivers. return around 9:30 or so. Call leaders if you plan to attend.
Leaders: Suzi & Myron Plooster 303-494-6708

Saturday June 10, 2006
Early Birding in Myers Gulch
6:45 a.m. to around noon
Meet at 6:45 a.m. at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage on Baseline Road to form carpools to Myers Gulch Trailhead.. Walk about 3- 4 hours on a wide trail (approx. 5 mi. round trip,), Great birds to be seen such as Olive -sided Flycatcher, Bluebirds, MacGillivrays Warblers, Pewees etc. Early morning and great birding. You may do half of trip if you wish. Bring snack to have at the continental divide overlook, drink, hat, binocular, etc. Be prepared for a really nice hike. Return around noon.
Leader: Laura Osborn 303-939-9273

Saturday June 17, 2006
Golden Gate State Park
7 a.m. to around 1 p.m.
Meet at 7 a.m. at the east Boulder Rec Center, west end of main parking lot to car pool to Golden Gate State Park. Return around 1 p.m. One of the gems of our local State Parks system and loaded with breeding birds. See the birds, learn their calls and see the nests with a leader who "knows all the sounds".Car pool fee $2.00 to drivers up front. Drivers need State Park pass or pay daily fee from car pool fees. Bring lunch, be prepared for weather, binocular , hats, bug juice.
Leader: Paula Hansley 720-890-2628

Saturday June 24, 2006
Annual Bob O Link Search
7:30 a.m. to around 10:30 a.m.
Bob O Link is a Boulder Valley specialty and you don't want to miss seeing these special birds ! Meet at 7:30 a.m. sharp at the Centennial Valley trail head at Gapter and Dimmit Drive. (by the bridge just west of Baseline where Baseline curves to the east). Please be careful not to block driveways. Walk the trails quietly to spot Bob O Links in the tall grasses and the maybe drive to other spots if needed along Cherryvale Road. Bring binocular, scope, bug juice, water & snack, hat etc. Bird until about 10:30 a.m.
Leader: Debra Sparn 303-494-0919

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