Calendar

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Trip Sightings: The list of species observed on each trip is being moved from the newsletter to the website. You will find the list linked from the top of the corresponding calendar page. The trip sightings list for Winter 2007 is now available. Note: You can access all the old calendar pages from the link at the bottom of this page.
• Looking for leaders: We're looking for more leaders so that we can have more trips. We have a lots of good birders who could help out. Give Suzi a call 303-494-6708 HELP!!!!! -Suzi Plooster

WINTER 2007

JANUARY

Saturday January 6, 2007
Raptor Auto Tour
10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Meet at Cottonwood Marsh parking lot at Walden Ponds at 10 AM, bird until 3 PM. Participates bring binoculars and scopes to share, field guides, snack, lunch and water. Dress for the weather, as we'll frequently be getting out of the cars.
Leaders: Jim McKee, Jim Eide 303-443-6236, Sue Cass.

Sunday January 7, 2007
First Sunday Birding
9 a.m. to noon
Walden Wildlife Habitat. Meet at Cottonwood Marsh parking lot at 9 AM, bird until noon. Dress for cold weather, with warm footwear and hat. Bring water and a snack. Everyone welcome.
Leader: Bob Zilly 303-772-6054.

Saturday January 20, 2007
Inside Valmont Reservoir
Noon to 5 p.m.
Bird within the Excel Company property. A rare opportunity to visit these lakes up close. Meet at 12 noon, bird until 5 PM. Bring water and snacks and have boot and clothing appropriate for cold weather. From Arapahoe take 63rd Street north to the power plant entry gates on the east side of the road.
Leaders: Ted Floyd (preferred contact is e-mail: tedfloyd@aba.org) or phone 303-444-6363 and Bill Schmoker.

FEBRUARY

Sunday February 4, 2007
First Sunday Birding
9 a.m. to noon
First Sunday Birding. Walden Wildlife Habitat. Meet at Cottonwood Marsh parking lot at 9 AM, bird until noon. Dress for cold weather, with warm footwear and hat. Bring water and a snack. Everyone welcome.
Leader: Pete Plage 303-666-9827

Saturday February 10, 2007
Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
7:30 a.m. to noon
Meet at 7:30 AM in the NW corner of the East Boulder Rec. Center. Carpool to Prospect Park Lake along the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt and look at waterfowl. Take a short walk along the path following Clear Creek to look for birds including a nesting eastern screech owl, and also maybe a fox or two. Join the group for coffee and biscotti afterwards at Vincenza's Italian Restaurant on 44th. Expect to be back by noon.
Leader: Paula Hansley 720-890-2628.

Saturday February 17, 2007
Raptor Auto Tour
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet at Left Hand Trailhead at 38th and Neva Road. (Neva Road is accessable via Hwy 36). Meet at 10 AM, bird until 3 PM. For trip particulars, see January 6 Raptor Auto Tour. Same leaders.

MARCH

Sunday March 4, 2007
First Sunday Birding
9 a.m. to noon
Walden Wildlife Habitat. Meet at Cottonwood Marsh parking lot at 9 AM, bird until noon. Dress appropriately. Bring water and a snack. Everyone welcome.
Leader: Ray Davis 303-823-5332

Fri.-Sun. March 9, 10, 11, 2007
Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska
Carpool to Pat Heller's favorite private ranch to view the cranes up close and personal. Stay at the ranch and bird the area. Limited to 5, so call her early for the particulars. Leader: Pat Heller 303-604-1163

Saturday March 24, 2007
Bird around East Boulder Rec. Center
7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meet at 7:30 AM in the NW corner of the east Boulder Rec. Center, bird until 11 AM. An easy walk good for beginners. See marsh and riparian early spring migrants and local residents. Leader: Jan Chu 303-494-1108

GENERAL INFORMATION