Bird Outing in Roxborough State Park

06/08/2023 07:00 AM - 10:30 AM MT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Roxborough State Park
4751 E Roxborough Drive
Littleton, CO 80125

Summary

Enjoy a 3 hour birding trip in Roxborough State Park

Description

Join us for a spring walk through the unique habitats of the beautiful Fountain Valley Trail and Roxborough’s stunning red rocks. We will look and listen for the many Roxborough spring migrants, as well as year-round residents. We could see swifts, swallows, flycatchers, bluebirds, jays, wrens, vireos, warblers, and hummingbirds, as well as, sparrows, goldfinches, and raptors, including a Golden Eagle or Prairie Falcon. This trip is for all levels of birders, and beginners are especially welcome.
We will cover 2.4 miles with a small change in elevation.

Meeting Location: Roxborough State Park Visitor’s Center. State Parks Pass, or day pass (fee) required.

Trip Leaders: Bea Weaver, Audubon Master Birder; Ruth Gabreski, Audubon Master Birder

Contact # for Bea Weaver: (305) 498-5935

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend the walk, please contact the Denver Audubon Office (Rhonda Shank 303-973-9530) as soon as possible. There is a waiting list for those wanting to join the walk. 

  • Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. Walk-up or impromptu participants will not be allowed.

  • You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks and sunscreen for optimum experience.

  • Cameras are permitted.

  • This trip is NOT accessible for those with mobility issues.

COVID Guidelines: We will follow the current guidelines for the county where the program takes place.