Birding South Platte Park - South End (Co-sponsored trip with DFO)

Join us as we explore the lakes and river at South Platte Park in Littleton. Year-round birds include kingfishers, woodpeckers, nuthatches, raptors, finches, herons and sparrows. Summer birds include warblers, egrets, catbirds, and flycatchers. At the end, an option to stop at the southwest parking lot to check on the Western Kingbird nest and to see some birds who enjoy the less-inviting part of the park with the freeway, storage facility, water pump equipment nearby. Our walk is approximately 2 miles on cement and dirt trails with no elevation gain. The bird walk is rated as moderate because we MAY cross a cement walkway with large boulders. No special equipment is required but expect some light scrambling if we choose this path. Trails can be muddy following precipitation. Bring binoculars, water, snacks, sunscreen and appropriate clothing layers. Scopes and cameras are welcome. A vault toilet restroom is available at the beginning of the walk near the parking area. This will be the only restroom and it will be our first stop once we leave the parking lot.

This trip is led by Julia Gwinn and Cindy Breidenbach. 

To register for this trip, click here to visit the registration page on DFO's website. Please note you will need to create an account on the DFO website to register for the trip.