Late Spring Birding at South Platte Park

Please join us for a relaxing morning as we explore birds at the south end of South Platte Park. This part of the park has multiple opportunities to view birds that are drawn to lakes and rivers as well as to deciduous woodland. In late May we will be looking for Songbirds, Warblers, Goldfinches, Woodpeckers, and Raptors. There is also the potential to see birds that like to hang around the lakes and river -- Herons, Killdeer, and Kingfishers. The plan is to walk 2 to 3 miles on mostly level trails that are hard packed dirt and gravel. There is an area of about ½ mile where we will walk on uneven ground and through grass and weeds to get closer to the river. It is possible to bypass this area and remain on the hard path. Birdwatchers of all levels are invited with beginner birders encouraged to join. The only restroom is at the beginning of the outing. It is a vault toilet with an accessible stall.

Meeting place: South Platte Park C-470 Trailhead, 5198 W. South Platte Reservoir Access Road. We will meet in the large parking lot near the vault toilets.

Trip Leaders: Julia Gwinn and Cindy Breidenbach. We will email all participants with final trip details a few days prior. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at jgwinn53@aol.com or thebreidenbachs1@comcast.net. 

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, and sunscreen for an optimum experience
• Cameras are permitted
• This trip accessible for those with mobility issues.