Hello all,
Eric Defonso, our field trip coordinator, has just announced the full
list of March and April field trips, and I wanted to share them with this
group because we are now offering two Colorado Grouse field trips through
Nick Komar's Quetzal Foundation. Details below and on the website,
www.fortnet.org/audubon.
*March 7, Sunday. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Bird Survey*. Leader: Denise
Bretting.
dbrett...@swloveland.com<http://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dbrett...@swloveland.com>,
work: 669-1185, or home: 669-8095). Meet at 7:00 am. *Note:* the date for
this month has been changed from the usual 2nd Sunday to the 1st. FCAS
performs a monthly bird census for the city of Fort Collins. All levels
welcomed and encouraged!
*
March 20, Saturday. Area Raptors,* 9am-2pm. Leader: Eric DeFonso (
yoer...@yahoo.com, or 472-1761). We'll meet at the Watson Lake State
Wildlife Area near Bellvue. A Habitat Stamp is suggested but not required.
We will go in search of raptors of all kinds - hawks, eagles, falcons, and
maybe an owl if we're lucky. Plan on carpooling and bring a scope if you
have one. We'll be out for about 5 hours, so bring some snacks and water
too.
*April 3, Saturday. Gull Identification Workshop.* Leader: Nick Komar.
Meeting place and time TBA. Join us as we take a closer look at the numerous
gulls that grace our area in the cold season, but as reservoirs begin to
open up with the increasing daylight. Gulls can be challenging to identify,
but they have the benefit of being easy to find and generally cooperative.
We may visit one or several lakes and reservoirs, depending on recent gull
activity. Contact Nick at
quetza...@comcast.net<http://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=quetza...@comcast.net>,
or 416-7527.
*April 11, Sunday. Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Bird Survey*. Leader: Denise
Bretting
(dbrett...@swloveland.com<http://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dbrett...@swloveland.com>,
work: 669-1185, or home: 669-8095). Meet at 7:00 am. FCAS performs a monthly
bird census for the city of Fort Collins. All levels welcomed and
encouraged!
*April 24, Saturday. Beginner Birding Trip*. Leader: Nancy Howard. Meet at
Cottonwood Hollow Natural Area in Fort Collins, at a time to be determined.
Join Nancy for a low-key birding trip in town, in a great birding spot!
Email Nancy at nancy.how...@state.co.us for more information.
*April 25-30. Colorado Grouse Tour. *Join us for a 6-day tour of Colorado's
resident gallinaceous birds. Tour target species include: Greater
Sage-Grouse, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Dusky Grouse,
White-tailed Ptarmigan, Greater Prairie-Chicken, Lesser Prairie-Chicken,
Wild Turkey, Chukar, Gambel's Quail, Scaled Quail, Northern Bobwhite and
Ring-necked Pheasant (some of which require special permits or permission
for viewing). Our route circles the entire state during spring migration, so
we will see much more (>150 species!). Viewing and photographing the birds
will take priority, so expect a relaxed pace while viewing the birds (but
lots of driving each day). Trip is limited to 6 participants (including
companions). Fee includes ground transportation (12-person van), 5 nights
lodging, viewing fees. Leader: Jess Brauch. To reserve a seat or for more
information, contact Nick Komar, 970-449-3645,
i...@quetzalfoundation.org<http://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=i...@quetzalfoundation.org>.
*May 2-7. Colorado Grouse Tour.* Join us for a 6-day tour of Colorado's
resident gallinaceous birds. Tour target species include: Greater
Sage-Grouse, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Dusky Grouse,
White-tailed Ptarmigan, Greater Prairie-Chicken, Lesser Prairie-Chicken,
Wild Turkey, Chukar, Gambel's Quail, Scaled Quail, Northern Bobwhite and
Ring-necked Pheasant (some of which require special permits or permission
for viewing). Our route circles the entire state during spring migration, so
we will see much more (>150 species!). Viewing and photographing the birds
will take priority, so expect a relaxed pace while viewing the birds (but
lots of driving each day). Trip is limited to 6 participants (including
companions). Fees include ground transportation (12-person van), 5 nights
lodging, viewing fees. Leader: Jess Brauch. To reserve a seat or for more
information, contact Nick Komar, 970-449-3645,
i...@quetzalfoundation.org<http://us.mc387.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=i...@quetzalfoundation.org>
.
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Pat Hayward
Fort Collins Audubon Society
Publicity Chair
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