Bird Outing at Standley Lake (Cancelled due to weather)

This outing aims to see various waterfowl and songbirds migrating through Colorado at Standley Lake. We will ideally be on the north shores of the lake for most of the outing, but may also venture along some of the trails seeking species like Western Meadowlarks if there aren't many waterfowl visible from that angle on this specific day. I would estimate around 1 mile of walking distance total during the trip.

Because we will be looking for waterfowl at a distance, we encourage you to bring a traveler's scope or spotter's scope for this event! We will provide at least 1 ourselves (likely more) to share with the group, but the more the merrier. Standard binoculars are still encouraged.

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Standley Lake may present challenges for those with mobility issues, especially those in standard wheelchairs or reliant on walkers or similar aides. Much of the trail from the parking lot to the shore is hilly, uneven, and sandy, while the shore itself is primarily grassy sand. If you have any questions about the surface conditions of this location, please contact Ryan Laney (trip leader) directly at 303-868-3942.

Plan to meet at the parking lot at the intersection of W 100th Ave & Owens St. in Westminster (northeast of Coyote Gulch Campground on Google Maps). A link to the location on Google Maps can also be found below. The parking lot tends to still have space at 8am most weekends, but street-side parking is available in the nearby neighborhoods if necessary -- it may just require a short walk to and from.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ghLYYMDp5KRFhCn1A

Meeting Time and Location: 8:00AM at the Parking lot at the intersection of W 100th Ave & Owens St. in Westminster (northeast of Coyote Gulch Campground on Google Maps)

Trip Leaders: Ryan and Katrena Laney. Please contact Ryan at 303-868-3942 if you have questions about this trip. 

Please Note: If you have registered and no longer can attend this field trip, please contact the Denver Audubon Office at 303-973-9530 as soon as possible.

• Advance registration, including signing of the liability waiver, is required. No walk-in spots are available!
• You are responsible for bringing your own binoculars, water, snacks, appropriate clothing, and sunscreen for an optimum experience
• Cameras are permitted
• This trip is not accessible for those with mobility issues.