Denver Field Ornithologists March 2010 Field Trips
Saturday, March 20 Birding by Snowshoe: Boulder's High Country Leader: Bill Schmoker, mailto: bill.schmo...@gmail.com. Meet leader at the Brainard Lake Trailhead above Ward (http://tinyurl.com/Brainard) at 0800. Be prepared to snowshoe up the fairly steep approach to Lefthand Reservoir and the Krummholz above (approx. 2 miles, gaining nearly 1000 feet) looking for montane birds along the way. Once above treeline we will search for White-tailed Ptarmigan in their winter plumage. Snowshoes required, poles highly suggested. For snowshoe rental check out local retailers such as REI (in Boulder, www.rei.com/stores/44). Dress warmly in layers for the high-altitude winter environment; warm boots, gloves, hat, a suitable daypack, lunch and water required. RSVP to Bill by email (above) so you can be contacted if weather or snow conditions necessitate changes in the plan. Sunday, March 21 Pueblo Area Leader: Paul Slingsby, (303) 422-3728 mailto:pasling...@comcast.net. Meet leader at 0600 at Yosemite St. at C-470: from I-25 exit County Line Road, go west to Yosemite. Follow Yosemite south as it curves around to the last right-hand turn before C-470. Park in the SE corner of the lot there. Full-day trip with easy hiking; bring lunch, water, and a scope and two-way radio if you have them. Please be sure to register with leader beforehand. Saturday, March 27 Bear Creek Lake Park Leader: Mike Henwood, (303) 716-8551. Meet at 0800 at the entrance to the Park (SE corner of C-470 at Morrison Road). We should see some early migrants such as Tree Swallow and Bluebirds (all 3 species were seen on this trip in 2009) plus nesting owls, hawks, and a good variety of waterfowl. This is a half-day trip with easy hiking on some uneven trails. Bring water, snacks, and dress for the unpredictable Spring foothills weather. Sunday, March 28 Fountain Creek Regional Park Leader: Sue Schulman, (303) 773-3540. Meet leader at 0800 at the Park Visitors' Center: from I-25 take exit 132 east to Hwy. 85 and follow it around to the entrance at CCattail Marsh. We'll check the creek and feeders, then walk the trails looking for early migrants and waterfowl. After lunch we'll wend our way northward to Big Johnson Reservoir for gulls, grebes, and more waterfowl. Full day trip, well-suited to beginning birders. Bring lunch, water, and a scope and radio if you have them. Please call Sue to register and to arrange carpools. The DFO board is requesting more volunteers to support the field trip scheduling task. Call Chuck Thornton-Kolbe at 303.777.7588 if you can help with the phone calling. Scheduled by Meredith Anderson Don't forget to renew your Colorado State Parks Pass and Habitat Stamp for 2010. The Habitat Stamp is no longer required for birders in Colorado. However, the money does go toward protecting wildlife habitat in the state, and having the Stamp includes coverage from the Colorado Search and Rescue Fund. http://wildlife.state.co.us/ShopDOW/AppsAndLicenses/HabitatStamp Submitted by Chris A. Blakeslee - DFO Board Member Centennial, Colorado corvidc...@aol.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds". To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en Visit the CFO Website at: www.cfo-link.org
