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Great Backyard Bird Count

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Take part in the continued community science of the Great Backyard Bird Count. This world-wide event is a collaborative effort of birders all coming together to see what birds are around mid-winter in their community.
Join us at Barr Lake to take part in this tradition and learn how you can continue being a community scientist throughout the year!
This event is free, but registration is required. Please register at the link below. Space is limited.

Family Christmas Bird Count

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There’s no better way to spend a chilly day than to get outside and explore the wonders of nature as a family! Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies educators as we discover the unique bird species that call Chadron State Park their winter home. Enjoy family-friendly birding around the Lagoon Shelter and pond, and see how the Pine Ridge changes with the seasons.
Bird Conservancy staff will be leading two guided birding programs from 9:45-10:30am, and 10:45-11:30am.
Binoculars, field guides, and free hot drinks will be provided. No birding experience necessary!
Registration is required, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3F7oNf5
A Nebraska State Parks permit is required to enter the park. Permits can be purchased at outdoornebraska.gov/permits/ The Chadron State Park office is closed on the weekends.
All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status.

Scotts Bluff Trail Feathers – Riverside Park

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Did you know that Scottsbluff is a birding convergence of eastern and western species? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different area of Scotts Bluff County each month, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time.
This program is intended for anyone interested in birding; from beginners to experts.
Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.
We will be meeting at the Monument Valley Trail Head next to the YMCA Trails West Camp parking lot.
Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, this program is provided at NO COST!
For more information: [email protected] or 308-633-1013
All are welcome. Our community of practice is to be an organization that empowers people of all backgrounds, beliefs, colors and creeds to join in, benefit from and contribute to our mission. We strive for inclusivity of all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status

Fall Birding Festival @ Barr Lake State Park

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Fly over to Barr Lake State Park to celebrate fall bird migration, an experience worth sharing with others! Be entertained at this festive community event filled with fun for all ages!

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022
​Location:
Barr Lake Nature Center
13401 Picadilly Rd Brighton, CO 80603
For more information, contact:
(303) 659-6005
Admission is $9 per vehicle or Free with Annual State Park Pass
Program/Schedule of Activities:
  • Activities:
    – Guided Hourly Bird Walks starting at 7am*
    – Bird Banding Station Visits*
    – Toddler Story Time at the Eagle’s Nest
    – Guided Nature Journaling*
    – Family Activities, Crafts, & Educational Booths
    – Eagle Express Shuttle Tours*
    – Pancake Breakfast ($2)

*Sign up for these activities at the Bird Conservancy booth the day of.

Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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Did you know that Westminster is a birding hotspot? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Westminster Open Space to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different area of Westminster each month, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is intended for anyone interested in birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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Did you know that Westminster is a birding hotspot? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Westminster Open Space to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different area of Westminster each month, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is intended for anyone interested in birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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Did you know that Westminster is a birding hotspot? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Westminster Open Space to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different area of Westminster each month, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is intended for anyone interested in birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Westminster Trail Feathers Bird Walks

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Did you know that Westminster is a birding hotspot? Join Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Westminster Open Space to get to know the winged wonders that share our home. We will explore a different area of Westminster each month, covering many habitats with a chance to discover new birds each time. This program is intended for anyone interested in birding; from beginners to experts. Binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to be outside for two hours.

Please register here. Cost is $10 for the year and includes a t-shirt!

Bird Walk

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Come join us as we learn all about the songbirds, raptors and waterfowl that call Barr Lake home! We will walk along the prairie, check out our backyard bird feeders, and walk to the dam in order to try and identify the special adaptations that allow the birds to thrive in their ecosystems!