All ages welcome!  Join Ed Furlong and other Evergreen Audubon members for a very special Saturday Bird Walk on May 25, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM when we visit the seasonal bird banding station operated by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies at Denver Audubon’s Nature Center at Chatfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to see birds up close as Bird Conservancy Staff capture, band, band and release migrating and local songbirds as part of their long-term monitoring to understand bird populations and trends.

Our start time is based on our scheduled time for visiting the banding station.  We will begin the morning at the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies bird-banding station where we will have the opportunity to see several species in-the-hand and learn about their migratory behavior.  Following our time at the Banding Station, we will spend time birding along the South Platte adjacent to the Nature Center that is part of Chatfield State Park. Bring water, a snack, and plan to meet at the Denver Audubon Nature Center no later than 8:20 AM. (details provided to registrants).

Historically, it has not been necessary to have a Colorado State Parks pass for parking at the Nature Center, however there will be a charge of $7 per person for visiting the banding station.  Please bring cash with you.

 Please note: Registration is opening early for this event. Denver Audubon schedules these banding station visits; they are very popular and fill rapidly. We have committed to a fixed number of spaces for our members and we want to fill those spaces so as many members as possiblecan enjoy this incredible experience.

These walks are for Evergreen Audubon members and their guests. Non-members won’t be turned away but will be encouraged to join Evergreen Audubon.  You must register here to attend this event.  If you are registering for more than one person, please enter each person separately.  This event is filled when we have 15 registrants.

Thanks!  Ed Furlong, Chapter Programs Director